Effect of soft tissue technique and neck exercises on pain and disability in patients with chronic neck pain

Efficacy of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization along with Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Pressure Pain Threshold and Neck Pain Disability Index among Patients with Chronic Neck Pain - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091194

Enrollment

138

Registered

2025-07-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M624- Contracture of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization with Cervical Stabilization Exercises : Intervention Group Protocol The intervention group 69 participants will receive Instrument-Assist

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age Between 20 to 45 Years 2. Diagnosed with Chronic Neck Pain in Both Gender Male And Female Lasting More Than 3 Months 3.Presence Of At Least One Active Myofascial Trigger Point In Cervical Muscles. 4. Pain Score Of More 3 On The Numarical Reating Scale. 5.Willingness To Participate With Informed Consent 6.Participate Will Be Able To Follow Exercise Instructions And Attend All Sessions During The Treatment Period.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine surgery or recent trauma Neurological Conditions Affecting the cervical region Systemic disorders. Use of corticosteroids or muscle relaxants Pregnant women Any malignancy Inability to follow treatment protocol or provide consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numeric Rating Scale Pressure Pain Threshold AlgomererTimepoint: Baseline Intervention From Zero Day Post Intervention in 3 weeks Recive of Patient Intervention in weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: Baseline Intervention From Zero Day Post Intervention in 3 weeks Recive of Patient Intervention in weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Dr Shagun Agrawal

School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University

dean.sahs@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in9910259583

Outcome results

None listed

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