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Simple exercises could ease Nurses' neck pain

NCT ID NCT07138807

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests two different exercise programs—Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises—to see which better reduces neck pain and disability in nurses with trigger points. Thirty-eight female nurses will receive one of the two treatments for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, neck movement, and daily function before and after treatment.

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Active substance
Muscle Energy Technique and Neck Calliet Exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free exercise program to reduce neck pain and disability in nurses and similar workers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are short-term and may not provide lasting relief.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 38 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female nurses * Between 18 and 30 years of age * Having mechanical neck discomfort that is confined to the cervical or bilateral scapular regions (pain level must be 3-5 VAS) * There must be at least one trigger point in trapezius muscle * The participant must be ready to participate No clinical therapy for neck pain must have been performed in the preceding month Exclusion Criteria: * A recent medical history including surgery on the shoulder or neck * Signs of myelopathy in the clinic or radiculopathy * Diagnosed Fibromyalgia syndrome, psychiatric problems * Pregnancy * Cervical stenosis, malignancy (cervical, breast cancer) * Thoracic outlet syndrome * Vestibulobasilar artery syndrome * Whiplash injury * Diagnosis of migraine * Diabetes type I, systematic illness of cardio-respiratory system * Congenital deformities affecting the spine, shoulders, and limbs * Osteoporosis of cervical spine or cervical myeloma

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

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Trigger point pain, myofascial

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  • The University of Faisalabad

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    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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