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New treatment option for Mechanical Neck Pain
Official title Effect of MET With and Without MCTE in Mechanical Neck Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06750211
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Work had to be done previously on METs and MCTE techniques, but no study has compared both techniques together to make it more comprehensible. The rationale of this will be to find out the combined effect of motor control therapeutic exercises and muscle energy technique for the treatment of pain, range of motion and disability associated with mechanical neck pain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 50. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- people were between 20 and 50 years old.
- Pain in cervical or neck region with no radiating pain in one or both upper limbs.
- Pain minimum of 3 months.
- Neck disability index (NDI) score of should be at least 10%.
- Forward head posture.
You likely can't join if
- Neck pain associated with vertigo.
- Irradiated neck pain.
- Vertebral fracture.
- Osteoporosis.
- Previous neck injury.
- Red flags (night pain, severe muscle loss, loss of involuntary control.
See the full eligibility criteria
- people were between 20 and 50 years old.
- Pain in cervical or neck region with no radiating pain in one or both upper limbs.
- Pain minimum of 3 months.
- Neck disability index (NDI) score of should be at least 10%.
- Forward head posture.
- Neck pain associated with vertigo.
- Irradiated neck pain.
- Vertebral fracture.
- Osteoporosis.
- Previous neck injury.
- Red flags (night pain, severe muscle loss, loss of involuntary control.
- people with difficulty in communication or understanding.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lahore, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lahore, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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