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Comparison of Myofascial Release and IASTM in Non-Specific Neck Pain

Effect of myofascial release versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain, pressure pain threshold and functional disability in adults with non specific neck pain An experimental study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104908
Enrollment
42
Registered
2026-02-26
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: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: IASTM was performed using an edge mobility tool. The participant sat leaning forward, and moisturizer was applied as a lubricant. The trape

Sponsors

Vaibhav Chaudhary
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Males and females aged 18 to 35 yrs. Adults with nonspecific neck pain since at least one week.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of cervical spine surgery and fracture of clavicle, humerus, scapula in the last 1 year. Individuals with musculoskeletal pain around the shoulder. Individuals with cervical spondylosis. Patients with neurological disorders. Scoliosis Migraines and tension headaches. Allergy with moisturizer.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pain intensity- NPRSTimepoint: On first day the baseline assessment will be done and the end of the treatment that is fourth week the re-assessment will be done.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
pressure - pain thresholdTimepoint: On first day the baseline assessment will be done & the end of the treatment that is fourth week the re-assessment will be done.;cervical range of motionTimepoint: On first day the baseline assessment will be done & the end of the treatment that is fourth week the re-assessment will be done.;functionality disability- neck disability indexTimepoint: On first day the baseline assessment will be done & the end of the treatment that is fourth week the re-assessment will be done.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Neha Mukkamala

College of Physiotherapy

neha.cop@sumandeepvidyapeethdu.edu.in7709960200

Outcome results

None listed

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