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A study comparing two different types of neck exercises done for four weeks to see which works better for reducing pain , improving neck movement and making daily activities easier in people aged 25 to 45 who have common neck pain.

Effects of four weeks of cranio-cervical flexion exercises versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with mechanical neck pain aged between 25 to 45 years -a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107252
Enrollment
48
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M538- Other specified dorsopathies

Interventions

Intervention1: Cranio-cervical flexion exercises: this group will recive cranio-cervical flexion(CCF) exercises for 4 weeks. A pressure filled air sensor is put below the occiput and gentle nodding mo

Sponsors

Dr Priyanka Changediya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients pre-diagnosed by orthopedician with mechanucal neck pain with NDI scoring less than 5% and score on NPRS scale less than 3 with willingness to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: recent history of fall/trauma Tumors of spine Infections Cervical radiculopathy. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Metabolic bone disease. Any severe neurological disorder. Pregnant ladies. Previous cervical surgery. Spinal fractures. Diagnosed psychiatric illness Participation in any exercise program for neck pain in the past 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
all outcomes will be taken pre treatment on 1st day and post treatment after 4 weeksTimepoint: all outcomes will be taken pre treatment on 1st day and post treatment after 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion DisabilityTimepoint: all outcomes will be taken pre treatment on 1st day & post treatment after 4 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Priyanka Changediya

Vspms college of physiotherapy Nagpur

priyankadeshmukh@vspmcop.edu.in9970375093

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026