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Hands-On showdown: which therapy eases stubborn neck pain best?

NCT ID NCT07679438

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and Active Release Technique—against standard care for people with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting at least three months. Participants are adults aged 18–40 with moderate to severe neck disability. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, improves neck movement, and restores function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
manual therapy techniques (Mulligan mobilization and Active Release Technique)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves superior, it could offer a more effective, drug-free option for managing chronic neck pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are compared against standard care, and neither may provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 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 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria The participants will be included in this study if they meet the following criteria: 1. Have referred from orthopedic surgeon diagnosed with NSCNP that has been localized to the cervical and periscapular areas for at least three months 2. Aged from 18-40 years 3. Having a score more than 10 on the Neck disability index (NDI) 4. BMI from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: The Participants will be excluded from this study if they meet any of the following criteria 1. History of previous neck surgery. 2. Recent or old fractures. 3. Cognitive impairment and inability to understand the scale. 4. Systematic inflammatory disease e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, neck pain with radiculopathy or neuropathy. 5. A score of below 10 or above 40 points out of 50 on the NDI.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

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Chronic non-specific neck pain

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