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IASTM vs DTFM on mechanical neck pain

Comparative Effects of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Deep Transverse Friction Massage in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250509065659N1
Enrollment
34
Registered
2025-05-29
Start date
2025-05-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Mechanical neck painand cpmparative effects of instrumental assisted soft tissue mobilizaton and deep transverse friction massage.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Instrument- assisted soft tissue mobilization Patients are in this group will give a hot pack, before applying, the advantage of the Garston technique over other so

Sponsors

THE UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age group (18-40) year Gender both (male and female) Patient having neck pain score 5or more then 5 Patient having NDI score 14 or more Patients with inclusive criteria asked to sign the written consent to take part in the research

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants diagnose to any musculoskeltal or auto immune disorder Any participant with congenital anomalies like cervical rib etc Having past family history of radiculopathy of the cervical region and cervical trauma Having any neurological or psychological complications and vascular disorder or infectious disease Participant with bilateral trapezius spasm Any participant with history of recent surgery to neck or upper trunk Suffering from diabetes mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NUMERICAL PAIN RATING SCALE. Timepoint: 3 DAYS IN WEEK FOR 4 WEEKS. Method of measurement: 1-10 POINTS ON PAPER.;RANGE OF MOTION OF NECK. Timepoint: 3 DAYS IN WEEK FOR 4 WEEKS. Method of measurement: GONIOMETER.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NECK DISABILITY INDEX. Timepoint: 3 TIMES IN A WEEK. Method of measurement: QUESTIONNARE.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Noreen

THE UNIVERSITY OF FAISALABAD

clinical.trainer@tuf.edu.pk+92 41 8750970

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026