| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/12/099477 [Registered on: 19/12/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
18/12/2025 |
| 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 |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparison of virtual reality exercises and hands on therapy for neck pain neck function and fear of movement in young adults with recent neck pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Comparing the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Exergaming and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Functional Disability, and Kinesiophobia in Young Adults with Acute 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 |
Monika Hariramani |
| Designation |
PhD Scholar |
| Affiliation |
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
| Address |
Room No. 10, R D Block, 1st Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, RIICO Industrial area, Sitapura, Jaipur
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302022
India |
| Phone |
09351565071 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
monika.hariramani@apexmail.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Arvind Tomar |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
| Address |
Room No. 10, R D Block, 1st Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, RIICO Industrial area, Sitapura, Jaipur
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302022
India |
| Phone |
9784805133 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drarvindtomar@mgumst.org |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Arvind Tomar |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
| Address |
Room No. 10, R D Block, 1st Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, RIICO Industrial area, Sitapura, Jaipur
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302022
India |
| Phone |
9784805133 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drarvindtomar@mgumst.org |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, RIICO Institutional Area, Sitapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur - 302022, Rajasthan, India |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Monika Hariramani |
| Address |
Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
| 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 Arvind Tomar |
Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
Room No. 10, R D Block, 1st Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Physiotherapy College
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN |
9784805133
drarvindtomar@mgumst.org |
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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, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital |
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: M959||Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Muscle Energy Technique Group |
Hot pack will be applied for 15 minutes followed by muscle energy technique using gentle contractions and stretch techniques for cervical muscles. Sessions will be conducted five times per week for two weeks. |
| Intervention |
Virtual reality group |
Participants will receive a hot pack to the cervical region for 15 minutes followed by 15 to 20 minutes of VR based exergaming using a VR box with immersive apps. Sessions will be done five times per week for two weeks, encouraging gentle pain free cervical movements. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
29.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Participants with acute nonspecific neck pain of 1 to 3 weeks duration and NPRS score greater than 3. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
History of recent neck surgery or trauma, neurological deficits or cervical radiculopathy, radiating pain or vertigo, current use of muscle relaxants or NSAIDs, or any systemic condition affecting the cervical region.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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On-site computer system |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant and Outcome Assessor Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| The outcome measures in this study will include pain intensity, neck disability, and kinesiophobia. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Neck disability will be evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a validated questionnaire that measures the degree of functional limitation experienced due to neck pain in daily activities. To assess the psychological aspect of pain, particularly the fear of movement, kinesiophobia will be measured using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), which quantifies movement-related fear. |
Baseline Measurement (Day-0),
Post intervention measurement (AFTER 2 WEEKS) |
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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="114"
Sample Size from India="114"
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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01/02/2026 |
| 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="2"
Months="0"
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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This randomized comparative study will compare the effects of virtual reality based exergaming and muscle energy technique, both given with a hot pack, on pain, functional disability, and kinesiophobia in young adults with acute neck pain. Participants aged 18 to 29 years with acute nonspecific neck pain will be randomly allocated into two groups. The virtual reality group will receive hot pack followed by VR exergaming sessions, and the muscle energy technique group will receive hot pack followed by MET for key cervical muscles. Interventions will be provided for two weeks. Outcomes will include pain intensity, neck disability, and kinesiophobia measured before and after treatment to determine which intervention is more effective. |