Effects of Muscle Energy Technique on Neck Disability and Cervical Range of Motion in Individuals With Non-Specific Neck Pain

ConditionsNon-specific Neck Pain Neck Pain

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age18-65

SponsorUskudar University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the effect of the Muscle Energy Technique on neck disability level and cervical range of motion in individuals with non-specific neck pain. The study will be conducted at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. Participants with non-specific neck pain will be included in the study. The intervention will involve the application of Muscle Energy Technique, and outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures of neck disability and cervical range of motion. The findings are expected to contribute to improving treatment approaches for individuals with non-specific neck pain.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Arm 1-Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Behavioral
Arm 1-The Muscle Energy Technique (MET) will be applied to the cervical region of participants with non-specific neck pain. The technique will involve the patient performing isometric muscle contractions against a therapist-applied resistance, followed by relaxation and stretching. The intervention will aim to reduce neck pain, improve neck disability, and increase cervical range of motion. The treatment will be applied in a standardized protocol over the study period, with pre- and post-intervention assessments conducted.
Arm 2- Standard Electrotherapy
Device
Arm 2 - Standard Electrotherapy Participants in this group will receive a standard electrotherapy protocol applied to the cervical region. The intervention will be administered according to routine clinical practice for non-specific neck pain. Electrotherapy parameters will be applied consistently during the treatment sessions. No Muscle Energy Technique (MET) will be used in this group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate outcomes.

Treatment groups

60 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Muscle Energy Technique GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Control GroupActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Neck Disability Index

Neck disability will be assessed using a validated neck disability questionnaire (e.g., Neck Disability Index - NDI). This scale evaluates the level of disability related to neck pain and daily functional limitations. Neck Disability Index (NDI) score (range: 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability and worse outcome)

Time frame

Baseline and at the end of the 10-day treatment period

Secondary outcomes

Cervical Range of Motion

Cervical range of motion (ROM) will be measured using a goniometer or inclinometer. rotation movements will be evaluated to determine the functional mobility of the cervical spine. Cervical Range of Motion (degrees; higher values indicate better mobility)

Time frame

Baseline and at the end of the 10-day treatment period

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Uskudar University

Lead sponsor

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