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Neck pain relief: which therapy works better?

NCT ID NCT07331571

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 looked at two hands-on therapies for people with long-term neck pain (at least 3 months). Forty-four adults received either myofascial release alone or combined with a muscle energy technique over 6 weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck disability, and range of motion to see which approach offered more relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
myofascial release therapy and autogenic inhibition muscle energy technique
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for easing chronic neck pain and improving neck movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are manual therapies, not drugs, so benefits are likely modest.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Neck pain for at least 3 months * Pain intensity on NPRS between 4 to 7 * Limited neck range of motion * Use of computer for at least 2 hours daily * Negative Sharp-Purser and alar ligaments test (to rule out atlantoaxial instability, integrity of transverse and alar ligaments) Exclusion Criteria: * History of trauma * Cervical spine fracture * Open neck surgery * Cervical radiculopathy * Paresthesia * Cervical myelopathy * Rheumatoid Arthritis * Ankylosing Spondylitis * Multiple Sclerosis * Fibromyalgia * Hemorrhage tendency and/or anticoagulation treatment * Whiplash Injury

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Non specific chronic neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rehab Max Physio & Sports Injury Clinic

    Layyah, Punjab Province, 31200, Pakistan

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