| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/091276 [Registered on: 21/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
21/07/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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To compare the effect of myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique on upper trapezius tightness in medical students. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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To compare the effect of myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique on upper trapezius tightness among medical students |
| Trial Acronym |
Nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Ankita Chauhan |
| Designation |
post graduation student |
| Affiliation |
shri guru ram rai institute of medical health and science |
| Address |
SHRI Mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of Physiotherapy North Block Basement
Dehradun
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of physiotherapy North Block Basement
Dehradun
Dehradun
UTTARANCHAL
248001
India |
| Phone |
07018335494 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
chauhanankita2329@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
DR Sandeep Kumar PT |
| Designation |
Assistant professor |
| Affiliation |
Shri Guru Ram rai School of paramedical and Allied Health Sciences |
| Address |
Shri mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of Physiotherapy
North Block Basement
Dehradun
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of physiotherapy North Block Basement
Dehradun
Dehradun
UTTARANCHAL
248001
India |
| Phone |
9412468744 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drskumarmalik@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Sandeep Kumar PT |
| Designation |
assistant profesor |
| Affiliation |
Shri Guru Ram rai School of paramedical and Allied Health Sciences |
| Address |
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of physiotherapy North Block Basement
Dehradun
UTTRANCHAL
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Department of physiotherapy North Block Basement
Dehradun
UTTRANCHAL
248001
Dehradun
UTTARANCHAL
248001
India |
| Phone |
9412468744 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drskumarmalik@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Shri Guru Ram Rai university, school of paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, Pathribag, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Ankita Chauhan |
| Address |
Physiotherapy Department North Block, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital Room no 2, Patel Nagar Dehradun UK |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Ankita Chauhan |
Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital |
Physiotherapy department north block shri mahant Indiresh Hospital Patel Nagar
Dehradun
Dehradun
UTTARANCHAL |
07018335494
chauhanankita2329@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee(IEC) Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M958||Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique |
participants in this group will receive myofascial release technique vs instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique. session will be on alternative days in a week per individual for 25 mint for a week. |
| Comparator Agent |
NIL |
NIL |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
age above 18 to 30 years
patients with upper trapezius tightness
restricted cervical range of motion
able to perform mild moderate exercises |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
cervical spine surgery
fracture of cervical spine
skin disease around part tb be treated
infection or inflammation in cervical spine
any neurological condition involve |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Other |
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Method of Concealment
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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
vas- visual analogue scale
NPRS- numeric pain rating scale
NDI- Neck disability index
Inclinometer |
3 alternative days in a week for 25 mins |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="36"
Sample Size from India="36"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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15/08/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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The Study will be conducted To Compare the effect of myofascial release technique versus instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization along with muscle energy technique on upper trapezius tightness among medical students. In this study will enroll the subjects from the Physiotherapy OPD of SMIH, Dehradun on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient will sign consent form. Each subject’s assessment will be done through all the outcome measures taken in this study. Subjects will be divided into two groups: Group A will be given Myofascial Release Technique along with Muscle Energy Technique. Group B will be given Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization along with Muscle Energy Technique. GROUP A Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique aimed at alleviating pain and restoring movement by releasing tension in the fascia. Advanced myofascial release techniques are designed for practitioners to address chronic pain conditions more effectively. |