Mulligan versus thoracic manipulation on mechanical neck pain

Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glides versus thoracic manipulation on mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202001587283053

Enrollment

Registered

2020-01-14

Start date

2019-06-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-27

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Conventional physical therapy program

Mulligan SNAG

Thoracic manipulation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Patients aged from 18-45 years old. 2- Patients who were diagnosed with primary complaint of neck pain as referred by physician. 3- Consent to participate in the study and follow the treatment schedule.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any known case of cervical spine canal stenosis. 2. Previous history of malignancy. 3. History of whiplash injury, within 6 weeks of examination. 4. Any past history of cervico-thoracic surgery. 5. Patients with history of fractures of cervical and thoracic spine. 6. Patients diagnosed with, cervicogenic headache and vertigo. 7. Exposure to acute trauma. 8. Having history of inflammatory joint, muscle disease or infection. 9. Having an evidence of neurological deficit. 10. Exhibiting inadequate cooperation. 11. Having a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cervical range of motion by CROM	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain By pressure algometer, visual analogue scale and neck disability index	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactNabil AbdelAal

Lecturer of physical therapy

nabil.mahmoud@cu.edu.eg01200133613

Outcome results

None listed

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