NCT06875856 Effects of Cailliet and Kendall Exercises in Nonspecific Neck Pain
| NCT ID | NCT06875856 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Condition | Nonspecific Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-09-03 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 32 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-22 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-03.
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Brief Summary
Objective of study will be to compare effects of Cailliet and Kendall exercises on pain, functional movement and disability in non-specific neck pain.This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Good Hands Physiotherapy Clinic, Shahdara Lahore. Sample size of study will be 36. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups Group A and Group B. We will include patients with age group between 25 to 40 years, both genders having localized pain or stiffness in cervical spine for more than 3 months after exclusion of upper limb radiculopathy. Group A will receive Kendall exercises regime and Group B will receive Cailliet exercises regime. Both groups will receive baseline treatment including hot pack and Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Short term effects would be assessed after treatment for 3 sessions per week on alternate days for 4 weeks. Patients will be assessed by Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) for functional movement and Neck Disability Index (NDI) Urdu version for Disability. Analysis will be done by statistical package for social sciences SPSS 25.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age group between 18 to 40 years * Both gender male and female * Individuals having localized pain or stiffness in spine or both combined between C3 and C7 without upper limb radiculopathy * Negative Spurling's test, traction test, upper limb tension test, and shoulder abduction test. * Pain reported on NPRS Moderate score in neck region for more than 3 months * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 0-10 points out of 50 score Exclusion Criteria: * Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis * Neural disorders due to prolapsed intervertebral disc * Any trauma, localized infection or history of surgery in cervical spine region in last 6 months * Upper motor neuron disease, cervical stenosis, and metabolic diseases in bone and joint * Hyper flexibility, Open sores * Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants * Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression * Allergy to hot pack
Contact & Investigator
Ghulam Fatima, PHD*
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06875856 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Nonspecific Neck Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06875856 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06875856 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06875856 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Lahore, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06875856 clinical trial?
NCT06875856 is sponsored by Riphah International University. The principal investigator is Ghulam Fatima, PHD* at Riphah International University. The trial plans to enroll 32 participants.