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Effect of two physiotherapy techniques in neck pain patients

Efficacy of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibitory Technique with Surged Faradic Current Compared to Manual Trigger Point Release in Improving Pain and Function in Patients with Chronic Upper Trapezitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103135
Enrollment
56
Registered
2026-02-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Efficacy of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibitory Technique with Surged Faradic Current Compared to Manual Trigger Point Release in Improving Pain and Function in Patients with Chronic Up

Sponsors

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients having complaint of upper back pain. Limited neck movement. Age between 18 to 35 years. Pain from at least last 1 month. Palpable tender spot over the upper trapezius muscle. Willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any kind of cervical injury. Open wound.(around the shoulder and neck) Recent or unstable fracture over the cervical spine. Degenerative changes on the cervical spine Any paresthesia sensation on upper limb. In-cooperative patient Patient below 18 years or above 35 years

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS (visual Analogue scale)Timepoint: Baseline (Day 0), Post- Intervention (Week 4)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NDI (Neck Disability Index)Timepoint: Baseline (Day 0), Post- Intervention (Week 4) ;CROM (Cervical Range of motion)Timepoint: Baseline (Day 0), Post- Intervention (Week 4)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Smruti Swagatika Dash

Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy

princesubhankar748@gmail.com9339317042

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026