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A Study to Compare the Short Term Effect of Active Release Technique vs Positional Release Technique on Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Individuals with Non-Specific Neck Pain- A Randomized Controlled trial.

A Study to Compare the Short Term Effect of Active Release Technique vs Positional Release Technique on Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points in Individuals with Non-Specific Neck Pain- A Randomized Controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090301
Enrollment
66
Registered
2025-07-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A: Active Release Technique: Group A: Active Release Technique will be given to the patients for 8 reps of 1 set. The patient will be asked to sit on a chair and actively flex the

Sponsors

Dr Riya Wase
Lead Sponsor
Dr Shellette D Almeida
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Individuals with non specific neck pain more than 3 months. Individuals with age group above 18 years till 40 years. Both males and females Patients who have trigger points in upper trapezius muscle. Neck pain with mobility deficit • Unilateral neck pain • Neck motion limitations • Onset of symptoms is often linked to a recent unguarded/awkward movement or position • Associated (referred) upper extremity pain may be present.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria Individuals with any history of trauma, fracture or surgery in the neck or upper back or shoulder. Individuals with any skin diseases in the trapezius area. Individuals with neck and back deformities. Individuals with radiculopathy. Neck pain with headache, neck pain with movement coordination impairments, neck pain with radiating pain

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Pressure Threshold Cervical Range of MotionTimepoint: they will be assessed pre and post intervention immediately and after 48 hours.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: They will be assessed pre and post intervention immediately and after 48 hours.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Riya Wase

D Y Patil University, School of Physiotherapy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai

shellette.almeida@dypatil.edu8073899826

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026