| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104586 [Registered on: 24/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
20/02/2026 |
| 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 |
Single Arm Study |
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Public Title of Study
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To study the combined effects of muscle energy techniques and scapular stabilization exercises in reducing pain and improving function in patients with mechanical neck pain. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Combined effect of muscle energy techniques and scapular stabilization exercises on pain, range of motion among patients with mechanical neck pain. |
| 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 |
Erin Antony |
| Designation |
Post graduate student |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college, university road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, karnataka, India
Yenepoya physiotherapy college, university road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka, India
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
9148107384 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
antonyerin1@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Anjana S |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college, university road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka, India
Yenepoya physiotherapy college, university road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka, India.
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
6363924912 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
anjanas@yenepoya.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Prof Lourdhuraj I |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college |
| Address |
Yenepoya physiotherapy college, university road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Dakshina Kannada
KARNATAKA
575018
India |
| Phone |
9940529169 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
lourdhuraj@yenepoya.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, University road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka
India
pin: 575018 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Erin Antony |
| Address |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, University road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka India pin: 575018 |
| 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 |
| Erin Antony |
Yenepoya Medical College Hospital |
Yenepoya Physiotherapy College, Physiotherapy OPD, University road, Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina kannada, Karnataka India pin: 575018
Davanagere
KARNATAKA |
9148107384
antonyerin1@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Ethics Committee -3 |
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: M953||Acquired deformity of neck, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
1.Scapular Stabilization Exercises.
2.Muscle Energy Technique. |
1.Scapular Stabilization exercises aim to improve the strength, control, and position of the scapula , which plays a key role in neck and shoulder mechanics. Poor scapular stability can contribute to neck pain and postural issues.
2.Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a hands-on manual therapy method where the patient actively contracts a muscle against resistance provided by the therapist. It’s mainly used to lengthen shortened muscles, improve joint mobility, and reduce pain.
2 sessions 3 week |
| Comparator Agent |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
50.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1.Adults between the ages of 18 to 50.
2. Flexion rotation test is positive
3. Duration of pain more than 1 to 3 months
4. VAS score between 40-80 mm
5. patients had to present with a complaint of neck pain (pain in the region between the superior nuchal line and first thoracic spinous process)
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Individuals with history of trauma or fracture to their neck.
2. Any neurological symptoms of tingling or numbness towards the neck and upper limb.
3. A history of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or other neck-related inflammatory diseases.
4. past neck surgical history |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Visual Analog Scale: VAS is a pain analyzing tool which consists of a 10cm line representing pain level at each centimeter. Participants are asked to rate their pain according to their severity.
Cervical Range of Motion: Cervical ROM is measured using a universal goniometer for pre and post treatment, while the participant is seated with a back support and the ROM is measured in flexion, extension and rotation.
Outcome will be assessed at baseline and 3 week |
Visual Analog Scale: VAS is a pain analyzing tool which consists of a 10cm line representing pain level at each centimeter. Participants are asked to rate their pain according to their severity.
Cervical Range of Motion: Cervical ROM is measured using a universal goniometer for pre and post treatment, while the participant is seated with a back support and the ROM is measured in flexion, extension and rotation. |
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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="27"
Sample Size from India="27"
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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03/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
03/03/2026 |
| 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 investigates how combining two physiotherapy techniques—Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Scapular Stabilization Exercises—affects patients with mechanical neck pain. MET is a manual therapy approach that uses the patient’s muscle contractions to improve joint mobility and reduce muscle tightness. Scapular stabilization exercises aim to improve the strength, control, and position of the shoulder blade (scapula), which plays a key role in neck and upper back mechanics. |