Not yet recruiting NCT07699458
Impact of Adding Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique to Cervical Stabilization Exercise in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Cervical stabilization exercise and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Conventional Treatment group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Mechanical Neck Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 44 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
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Overview
the goal of this clinical trial is to study the Impact of adding integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique to cervical stabilization exercise in chronic mechanical neck pain
Interventions
- Device Cervical stabilization exercise and Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition
cervical stablization exercise starting with cervical isometric exercises performed in the supine position. The head will be supported on a pillow with a towel roll placed under the cervical spine to ensure proper alignment. Additional cervical isometric exercises will be conducted in the seated position by applying manual resistance at the forehead to perform cervical flexion, extension, rotation, and side-bending movements. The Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition will be applied to the upper t - Device Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition will be applied to the upper trapezius muscle to deactivate myofascial trigger points and reduce muscle tension. The technique will consist of three sequential components: intermittent ischemic compression, strain counterstain, and muscle energy technique - Other Conventional Treatment group
Participants in this group will receive conventional physical therapy only in the form of superficial heat using hot pack for 10 minutes, stretching exercise, isometric neck exercise and posture advice for 3 sessions/week over 4 weeks' periods.
Primary outcome measures
- Pain threshold [Time frame: One month]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- pain intensity [Time frame: One month]
- Range of Motion [Time frame: One month]
- Neck function [Time frame: One month]
- Neck proprioception [Time frame: One month]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age from 18-44 year
- Their body mass index will be ranging from (18-25) Kg/m2
- All patient has active cervical trigger point of the upper fiber of the Trapezius detected by pincer palpation
- Subjects must have characteristics of trigger points hardened, thickened taut bands in MPS patients.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with a recent history of neck or back surgery.
- Individuals with recent history of trauma or fracture.
- Individuals with congenital and pathological disorders of the cervical spine.
- Individuals with any psychiatric diseases
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Fuclty of Physical Therapy — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07699458 · P.T.REC/012/006463