Comparative Effect of Passive Release Technique vs Cervical Manipulation in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201910688942182

Enrollment

Registered

2019-10-15

Start date

2020-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Passive release technique

Chiropractic manipulation

Passive Release and chiropractic manipulation

not applicable

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male or female participants between the ages of 18 and 40 years old to exclude any degenerative diseases that will alter the study results.Present with signs and symptoms of chronic mechanical neck pain including pain perceived anywhere in the posterior region of the cervical spine which is present for three months or more.Presence of an active trigger point in the trapezius muscle, which may cause local or referred pain in the neck.At least one cervical spine anterior rotary restriction with a decreased range of motion of the facet joint determined by using motion palpation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants who present with any contra-indications to chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine and passive release technique as determined by history taking, physical examination and cervical spine regional examination. Participants who present with any pre-existing conditions or a history of trauma to the cervical spine. Participants who are already receiving treatment to the cervical spine or active myofascial trigger points of the trapezius muscle.Participants taking any analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication which will alter the results of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Possible outcomes to this study could show an additive effect of passive release technique of the upper trapezius muscle with chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine in the treatment for the relief of symptoms caused by chronic mechanical neck pain.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
if both treatments are as effective as each other in the treatment for the relief of symptoms caused by chronic mechanical neck pain.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactChri Yelverton

Head of department

chrisy@uj.ac.za+27115596646

Outcome results

None listed

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