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Could retraining neck muscles ease chronic pain without drugs?

NCT ID NCT07681687

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding sensory motor control training to standard muscle energy techniques can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic mechanical neck pain. Participants are adults aged 18 to 35 with neck pain lasting over three months. The trial compares two groups: one receiving only muscle energy techniques and another receiving both muscle energy and sensory motor control training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Sensory Motor Control training and Muscle Energy Technique
What this could lead to
If effective, this combination approach could offer a better non-drug treatment option for chronic neck pain, reducing pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Adults aged 18- 35years,Clinical diagnosis of cervical pain due to strain, degenerative changes of the spine, e.g., spondylosis.Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent,Presence of reduced cervical range of motion, especially in the upper cervical spine,Symptom duration in chronic patients is more than 3 months. Exclusion Criteria:History of surgery to the cervical spine in the last 6 months,Neurological deficits or signs of cervical myelopathy,Presence of systemic conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, infections) affecting the spine,Pregnancy or known vestibular disorders,Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up schedule \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kinesiophobia Neck Pain

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Chronic mechanical neck pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Max Spine Rehab Center, Max Health Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Pakistan

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