| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/105512 [Registered on: 06/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
06/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| 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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Effect of Neck and Upper Back Joint Therapy on Pain, Neck Movement, and Daily Activities in Computer Users with Upper Back Muscle Pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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The Effects of Cervicothoracic Mobilization on Pain, Cervical Side Flexion ROM and Functional Disability in Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Upper Trapezius Muscles in Computer Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trail |
| Trial Acronym |
ROM - Range of motion |
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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 |
Dr Tajuddin Chitapurte |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
MGM School of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM College and Hospital N-6 CIDCO Chh. Sambhajinagar
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
9699167007 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
taj.chitapure@mgmsop.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Vaibhavi Walimbe |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
MGM School of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM College and Hospital N-6 CIDCO Chh. Sambhajinagar
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
7058271894 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vaibhavi181994@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Vaibhavi Walimbe |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
MGM School of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM College and Hospital N-6 CIDCO Chh. Sambhajinagar
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA
431003
India |
| Phone |
7058271894 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vaibhavi181994@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| MGM School of Physiotherapy, MGM College and Hospital Chh. Sambhajinagar Maharashtra India- 431003 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
NIL |
| Address |
NIL |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [NIL] |
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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 Tajuddin Chitapurte |
MGM Institute of Health Sciences |
MGM School of Physiotherapy, C-Building MGM College and Hospital N-6 CIDCO Chh. Sambhajinagar
Aurangabad
MAHARASHTRA |
09699167007
taj.chitapure@mgmsop.edu.in |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Ethics Committee for Research on Human Subjects |
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: M791||Myalgia, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Cervicothoracic Mobilisation + Conventional Treatment |
Moist pack (application for 5-10 minutes in sitting position)
Upper trapezius stretching (passive stretching given in sitting position -
10 repetitions with 15 second hold, 1 set)
IC and Trigger point release ( 90sec each bout for 5-10 mins)
Cervicothoracic mobilisation ( PA glide and Transverse glide, for 30 s
bout each) |
| Comparator Agent |
Conventional Treatment |
Moist pack (application for 5-10 minutes in sitting position)
Upper trapezius stretching ( passive stretching given in sitting position
- 10 repetitions with 15 sec hold, 1 set)
IC and Trigger point release ( 90sec each bout for 5-10 mins) |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
45.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1)Diagnosis of trigger point in upper trapezius (Unilateral) according to criteria
given by Simons et al 1983.
a) A taut palpable band in the affected muscle.
b) Exquisite focal tenderness to digital pressure (the trigger point), in the taut band
of the muscle.
c) A local twitch response, elicited through snapping palpation or needling of the
tender spot.
d) Reproduction of typical referred pain pattern of Trigger Point in response to
compression. (Simons et al 1999)
2) Clinical presentation of unilateral upper trapezius shortness.
3) The ROM of the side contra lateral to presence of trigger point should be
decreased than ipsilateral side. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1) Any contraindication to manual therapy
2) Diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome according to American college of
Rheumatology.
3) History of any surgery in cranio-cervical region
4) History of whiplash injury
5) Any diagnosed case of neurological/ Psychological/ psychiatric /
dermatological/ deficit or disorders that can affect the study.
6) Participants who are not willing to participate or discontinue. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Stratified block randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Visual Analogue Scale |
At Baseline and after 4 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| cervical ROM |
pre and post treatment of 4 weeks |
| ain pressure threshold measure through syringe Algometer. (PPT) |
pre and post treatment of 4 weeks |
| Neck pain and disability scale |
pre and post treatment of 4 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="56"
Sample Size from India="56"
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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Phase 4 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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31/03/2026 |
| 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="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| 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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This study aims to evaluate the effects of cervicothoracic mobilization, a hands-on manual therapy technique applied to the neck and upper back joints, on pain, neck movement, and functional disability in computer users experiencing upper trapezius muscle trigger points. Prolonged computer use and poor posture often lead to muscle tightness and pain in the upper trapezius area, resulting in reduced neck mobility and discomfort during daily activities. In this randomized controlled trial, participants will be assigned to either a treatment group receiving cervicothoracic mobilization along with conventional physiotherapy or a control group receiving only conventional physiotherapy. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention using pain scales, cervical side flexion range of motion tests, and functional disability questionnaires. The goal of the study is to determine whether adding joint mobilization provides greater relief from pain and improvement in function compared to standard therapy alone in people with work-related neck pain. |