Simple exercises could ease Nurses' neck pain
NCT ID NCT07138807
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different exercise programs—Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises—to see which better reduces neck pain and disability in nurses with trigger points. Thirty-eight female nurses will receive one of the two treatments for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, neck movement, and daily function before and after treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free exercise program to reduce neck pain and disability in nurses and similar workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are short-term and may not provide lasting relief.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Faisalabad
RECRUITINGFaisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan
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