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Which therapy loosens tight necks best? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07644988

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—Positional Release Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation—to see which better reduces pain, improves neck movement, and eases daily disability in people with tight levator scapulae muscles. About 44 adults aged 25 to 40 with neck pain and trigger points will receive one of the treatments for 4 weeks. The goal is to find a more effective way to manage this common posture-related neck pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 25 to 40 years. * Both male and female. * Presence of a trigger point in levator scapulae (palpable tender spot with jump sign). * Score greater than 20% on the Neck Disability Index. * Non-specific neck pain. * Confirmation of trigger point via leavtor scapule length test. * trevors and simons criteria. * Jump sign Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma or fracture to the scapula or cervical spine. * Pregnancy. * Previous cervical spine surgery. * Diagnosis of cancer, cardiac condition, or infectious disease. * Specific neck pathology (e.g., disc prolapse, nerve root compression, whiplash).

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

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Levator scapulae tightness Myofascial pain syndromes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the University of Faisalabad

    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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