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New physical therapy technique targets hidden muscle chains to ease pain

NCT ID NCT07710079

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

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether a specialized mobilization technique called posterior oblique sling mobilization by 3-D release can reduce pain and improve movement in people with layered syndrome, a condition involving interconnected pain in the neck, shoulder, and lower back. Participants receive either this technique plus standard physical therapy or standard therapy alone over 12 sessions. The researchers measure changes in pain, range of motion, and disability using questionnaires and physical tests.

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Active substance
a physical therapy technique called posterior oblique sling mobilization by 3-D release
What this could lead to
If effective, this technique could offer a new, non-drug way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with layered syndrome affecting the neck, shoulder, and lower back.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply widely. The technique is compared to standard physical therapy, and the added benefit 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

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \+ Craniocervical flexion test * \+ Fleshe test (Occiput to wall distance) * \+ Thomas test * \+ Straight leg raise (SLR) * +Push Up test * +Trunk Curl Up test Exclusion Criteria: * Other conditions involving the shoulder (eg. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, damage of the glenohumeral cartilage, Hill-Sachs lesion, osteoporosis, or malignancies in the shoulder region). * Presence of medical conditions such as cardiac disease, infections, coagulation disorder. * The participants with any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months * Cervical dysfunctions affecting upper limbs * Lumbar Dysfunctions * Any fracture or other injury * Any systemic illness * Any neurological disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Neck Pain Pain Shoulder Pain

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Low back pain Neck pain Shoulder pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imran Idrees teachingHospital

    Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan

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