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Neck pain study tests belt vs. fisted traction

NCT ID NCT07628439

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two manual traction techniques—Mulligan belt traction and fisted traction—for people with lower cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck causing pain down the arm). 44 adults aged 25-60 with moderate pain will be assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers will measure changes in pain, neck movement, and daily disability over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mulligan belt traction and fisted traction (manual therapy techniques)
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease neck and arm pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 people, so results may not apply widely. Neither method is a cure, and benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

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

25 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:• Age 25-60 years * Both Male and Female * Clinically or radiologically diagnosed lower cervical radiculopathy(C5-C7) * Neck pain radiating to the arm and hand * Positive Spurling's Test or Upper Limb Tension test * Subacute to chronic phase (\>4 weeks to 6\< weeks) * Moderate pain (VAS\> 4/10) * Evident by a score on Neck Disability Index (NDI \>20%) * Able and willing to give informed consent and follow the protocol * Cervical spine active range of motion (CSAROM) Exclusion Criteria:• Cervical Fracture * Thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome * History of previous cervical surgery * Osteoporosis of cervical spine * Sign of myelopathy * Severe cervical disc herniation with cord compression * Red flag signs (Rheumatoid arthritis, history of trauma, ankylosing spondylitis, prolonged steroid used and malignancy

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Conditions

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Pain radiculopathy

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Cervical radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Study site

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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