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Which neck therapy works better? a Head-to-Head test

NCT ID NCT07808372

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear and tear in the neck that can cause pain, stiffness, and weakness. This trial compares two manual therapy techniques, Gong's mobilization and Maitland mobilization, in 50 adults aged 40 to 60 with the condition. Each participant receives one of the techniques plus standard physiotherapy, which includes electrical stimulation and neck exercises. Researchers measure changes in pain, neck movement, muscle strength, and daily function to see which approach offers more relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Manual therapy techniques: Gong's mobilization and Maitland cervical mobilization, each combined with standard physiotherapy (TENS and neck exercises)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves better, it could offer a more effective hands-on therapy option for people with cervical spondylosis to ease neck pain and improve mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Manual therapy is generally safe, but some people may feel temporary soreness.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: • Individuals aged 40-60 years * Both genders, male \& female. * Participants with a physician/orthopaedic diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, confirmed by cervical spine radiography (X-ray) demonstrating degenerative changes such as intervertebral disc-space narrowing, osteophyte formation, or facet/vertebral joint degeneration. * Limited range of motion * Symptoms present for more than one month * Limited cervical range of motion for over 2 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants were excluded if they reported a history of * Cervical Radiculopathy: Patients who exhibit evidence of constriction of the normal cervical nerve roots, as indicated by positive findings from the Upper Limb Tension Test (ULTT1), Spurling's test, the cervical distraction test, and neurological examination. * Neck Sprain and Periarthritis of the Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis). * Rheumatic Myofibrositis: People with a medical history or a doctor's diagnosis of rheumatic or inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases. * Neurological conditions (Neurasthenia): Patients having history of illness and neurological examination indicate that they have neurological problems compromising neck mobility or pain perception * Fracture of the cervical spine. * Cervical instability/subluxation/spondylolisthesis. * Cervical Instability: Those who tested positive for upper cervical instability, either the Sharp-Purser Test or the Transverse Ligament Stress Test, were removed. * Vestibular basilar insufficiency, Cervicogenic headache, vertigo, dizziness * Thoracic outlet syndrome

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Conditions

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Neck Pain spondylosis spondylosis, cervical

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Cervical spondylosis Manipulation Neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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