FindTrial
Sign In

Effect Of First Rib Mobilization Combined With Scapular Stabilization Exercises In Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain

Effect Of First Rib Mobilization Combined With Scapular Stabilization Exercises On Pain, Range And Disability In Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104667
Enrollment
38
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

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: First Rib Mobilization Combined With Scapular Stabilization Exercises: Participants will receive first rib mobilization using postero anterior and caudal directed oscillatory technique

Sponsors

Priyanka R Murkumbi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. All genders are included. Between age of 20 45 years. Non-specific chronic neck pain lasting more than or equal to 3 months. Pain intensity more than or equal to 3 on Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical trauma, fracture or surgery. Any congenital anomalies of cervical spine like cervical rib, fusion of spine. Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. Shoulder related pathology. Systemic or inflammatory disorders. Neurological or vestibular dysfunctions. Neck related structural deformity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity measured using Numerical Pain Rating Scale.Timepoint: Pre assessment and post assessment of outcome measures will be done immediately post intervention (3 weeks)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical range of motion measured using Dual Inclinometer.Timepoint: Pre assessment & post assessment of outcome measures will be done immediately post intervention (3 weeks);Functional disability measured using Neck Disability Index.Timepoint: Pre assessment & post assessment of outcome measures will be done immediately post intervention (3 weeks)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anand Hegganavar

KLE institute of Physiotherapy Belgavi

anandheggannavar@klekipt.edu.in9945282896

Outcome results

None listed

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