Effect of Energy Transfer physiotherapeutic modality on Pain, Disability, and Balance on Neck Pain

Efficacy of capacitive and resistive energy transfer on pain, disability and proprioception in patients with chronic neck pain and forward head posture. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/098722

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M508- Other cervical disc disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: CRET Therapy: Treatment uses Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer CRET at 448 kHz. Target areas include sternocleidomastoid, upper trapezius and levator scapulae. Capacitive mode is

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants aged twenty to forty years, the age group most commonly exhibiting forward head posture by a Craniovertebral angle of smaller than forty eight degrees, measured through photographic postural analysis, and chronic neck pain. Inclusive of both genders, ensuring the study applicability across populations. 2.A confirmed diagnosis of chronic neck pain, with symptoms persisting for at least two weeks, establishing chronicity. 3.Verified forward head posture, objectively measured using the Craniovertebral angle through standardized photographic methods. 4.Individuals with screen exposure exceeding five hours daily, reflecting postural stress from technology use. 5.Participants providing informed voluntary consent, and demonstrating the mental and physical capacity to comply with study procedures. 6.Patients who can understand and read English.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Prior trauma, fracture, or surgery of the cervical spine, which may disrupt spinal mechanics. 2.Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting cervical function. 3.Current use of other physiotherapy techniques, electrotherapy devices, or pain management medications for the neck. 4.Presence of pacemakers, metallic implants, or electronic medical devices. 5.Pregnancy due to the absence of safety data regarding radio frequency treatment. 6.Active skin lesions, infections, open wounds, or allergic reactions over the cervical or thoracic areas. 7.Individuals suffering from severe systemic illness.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Pain: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) - Posture: Craniovertebral (CV) angle - Disability: Neck Disability Index (NDI) - Proprioception: Joint Position Error (JPE) TestTimepoint: Baseline, 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: NA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ankita Sharma

Amity University Noida sector 125 Uttar Pradesh

asharma39@amity.edu8826395132

Outcome results

None listed

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