Comparative Effectiveness of Deep Neck Flexor versus Neck Extensor Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain in Office Workers

Efficacy of Deep Neck Flexor versus Neck Extensor Exercise combine with Mckenzie Therapy and Scapulothoracic Exercise in Office Workers with Chronic Neck Pain An Experimental Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/07/113791

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A: McKenzie therapy combined with deep neck flexor and scapula thoracic exercises. : Group A: DNF + scapulothoracic program A. Deep neck flexor exercises: 1. Craniocervical flexio

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult age between 25 to 50 years who work in office and primarily undertake desk job less than 3 hours Diagnosis of continuing, non-specific neck discomfort that last 3 months or more 10 point pain scale, the intensity of neck discomfort must be at least 3 to 7 points A Neck Disability Index Score of greater than equal to 5 or 7, indicating moderate level of functional disability associated with neck pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: prevalence of particular causes of neck discomfort, such as recent cervical operations, infections, tumours, fractures, or inflammatory disorders. neurological symptoms associated with neck pain, such as weakness, numbness, vestibular conditions and altered reflexes that indicate nerve root compression. history of severe trauma. Shoulder pathologies that impair function, such as bursitis or rotator cuff tears. systemic disorders include rheumatoid arthritis. either a history of cervical spine surgery or pregnancy. severe psychological disorders or cognitive deficits that make it difficult to behave or participate. Current use of painkillers or other medicines that could affect the results

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain IntensityTimepoint: 0-10 scale Point	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Functional DisabilityTimepoint: 10 item questionnaire;Cervical Range of MotionTimepoint:	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr P Dhanasekaran

LJ Institute of Physiotherapy

dhanasekaran_ljipt@ljinstitutes.e9687146602

Outcome results