Hands-On neck pain relief: which technique works best?
NCT ID NCT07395154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two hands-on treatments—Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition and Active Release Technique—for people with neck pain caused by trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. About 64 adults with active trigger points and forward head posture will receive one of the two therapies. Researchers will measure changes in pain, neck movement, and daily function to see which technique offers better relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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64 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. * Forward Head Posture (measured by craniovertebral angle). * Pain duration less than 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma or surgery involving the cervical spine or shoulder * Neurological disorders (e.g., cervical radiculopathy) * Systemic conditions like diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis * Use of corticosteroids * Fibromyalgia, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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