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To study the combined effects of muscle energy techniques and scapular stabilization exercises in reducing pain and improving function in patients with mechanical neck pain.

Combined effect of muscle energy techniques and scapular stabilization exercises on pain, range of motion among patients with mechanical neck pain. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104586
Enrollment
27
Registered
2026-02-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M953- Acquired deformity of neck

Interventions

Intervention1: 1.Scapular Stabilization Exercises. 2.Muscle Energy Technique.: 1.Scapular Stabilization exercises aim to improve the strength, control, and position of the scapula , which plays a key

Sponsors

Erin Antony
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Adults between the ages of 18 to 50. 2. Flexion rotation test is positive 3. Duration of pain more than 1 to 3 months 4. VAS score between 40-80 mm 5. patients had to present with a complaint of neck pain (pain in the region between the superior nuchal line and first thoracic spinous process)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with history of trauma or fracture to their neck. 2. Any neurological symptoms of tingling or numbness towards the neck and upper limb. 3. A history of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or other neck-related inflammatory diseases. 4. past neck surgical history

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analog Scale: VAS is a pain analyzing tool which consists of a 10cm line representing pain level at each centimeter. Participants are asked to rate their pain according to their severity. Cervical Range of Motion: Cervical ROM is measured using a universal goniometer for pre and post treatment, while the participant is seated with a back support and the ROM is measured in flexion, extension and rotation. Outcome will be assessed at baseline and 3 weekTimepoint: Visual Analog Scale: VAS is a pain analyzing tool which consists of a 10cm line representing pain level at each centimeter. Participants are asked to rate their pain according to their severity. Cervical Range of Motion: Cervical ROM is measured using a universal goniometer for pre and post treatment, while the participant is seated with a back support and the ROM is measured in flexion, extension and rotation.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: Nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Lourdhuraj I

Yenepoya physiotherapy college

anjanas@yenepoya.edu.in6363924912

Outcome results

None listed

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