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To compare the immediate effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Passive Stretching Technique in upper trapezius trigger points on pain and range of motion of neck in adults.

To compare the immediate effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Passive Stretching Technique in upper trapezius trigger points on pain and range of motion of neck in adults: a randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096343
Enrollment
54
Registered
2025-10-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique: 1 Ischemic Compression 5 sec of deep pressure and 2 to3 sec of release Repeat this until a noticeable change is felt in upper trapezius 2

Sponsors

DrBenade Soniya Sanju
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must be between 18 and 25 years old. 2. Neck pain in the upper trapezius muscles must have lasted less than three months. 3. Active trigger points must be present in the upper trapezius muscles, according Simons Criteria. 4. Participants must experience unilateral or bilateral neck pain accompanied by muscle spasm and tenderness. 5. Pain intensity must be rated between 4 to 7 on Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Trauma or injuries to the cervical spine, upper back, shoulder. 2. Pre-existing pathological conditions. 3. Neurological conditions like, Cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, spinal cord injury, CVA, etc. 4. Any surgery of upper back, neck, shoulder within the past year. 5. Degenerative joint disorders in the cervical spine. 6. Autoimmune disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) Timepoint: Intervention is given for immediate effects—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Universal GoniometerTimepoint: Intervention is given for immediate effects—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaloni Keer

Dr. Ulhas Patil College Of Physiotherapy

soniyabenade@gmail.com8660394481

Outcome results

None listed

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