NCT06437483 Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides Combined With Kinesiotaping in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomised Controlled Trial
| NCT ID | NCT06437483 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-05-30 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial and its purpose is to determine the combined effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides and kinesiotaping on pain, range of motion and neck disability in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mechanical Neck Pain * Age range: 18-40 years * Both males and females * Having pain from at least last 3 months (chronic) * Pain score greater than 3 on NPRS * Pain and limitation on neck moverment Exclusion criteria : * Recent surgery of spine, Temporomandibular joint or shoulder in the previous 12 months. * Open wound around neck. * History of traumatic injuries or fractures in the cervical spine. * History of neurological and cardiac pathologies. * History of some serious pathologies (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorder etc.). * History of cervical or shoulder neurological movement disorder. * Cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis. * Vascular syndromes such as basilar insufficiency. * Diagnosed psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression. * Interventions including medications, exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months. * Any other condition that contraindicates kinesiotaping such as skin sensitivity.