| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/104851 [Registered on: 26/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
25/02/2026 |
| 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 |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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A study to compare the effectiveness of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and myofascial release on pain cervical range of motion and neck disability among subjects with non-specific neck pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A study to compare the effectiveness of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and myofascial release on pain cervical range of motion and neck disability among subjects with non-specific 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 |
Manav Bhambi |
| Designation |
student |
| Affiliation |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mahatma Raj, Opposite Burlton Park, Gurdev Nagar, Ram Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab 144008
Jalandhar
PUNJAB
144601
India |
| Phone |
09815038654 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bhambimanav@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Manav Bhambi |
| Designation |
student |
| Affiliation |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mahatma Raj, Opposite Burlton Park, Gurdev Nagar, Ram Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab 144008
Jalandhar
PUNJAB
144601
India |
| Phone |
09815038654 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bhambimanav@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Manav Bhambi |
| Designation |
student |
| Affiliation |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| Address |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Mahatma Raj, Opposite Burlton Park, Gurdev Nagar, Ram Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab 144008
Jalandhar
PUNJAB
144601
India |
| Phone |
09815038654 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bhambimanav@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Out-Patient-Department (O.P.D.) of D.A.V. Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Jalandhar and its affiliated hospitals. |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Nil |
| Address |
Nil |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [] |
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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 Vijayshree Singh PT |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
DAV Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Mahatma Hans Raj Marg, Opposite Burlton Park, Jalandhar, Punjab
Jalandhar
PUNJAB |
9340118147
vijayshreesingh21@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Communication of Decision of the Institutional Ethics Committee (ICE) |
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: M542||Cervicalgia, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
•A study to compare the effectiveness of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Myofascial Release Technique among subjects with non-specific neck pain. |
HIGH TENS (80-100 Hz frequency and pulse width (100-250us) for 10 minutes for 3 days a week for consecutive 2 weeks), Hydro collator pack (15 mins for 3 times a week for consecutive 2 weeks), Passive Stretching (1 set 3 reps with 30s hold for 3 times a week for consecutive 2 weeks),Myofascial Release( 3 mins per day for 3 days a week for consecutive 2 weeks),Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (Ischemic Compression=90 secs, Strain Counter Strain=30secs, Muscle Energy Technique= Hold :10secs, stretch:30 secs) three times a day for 3 times a week for consecutive 2 weeks). |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Subjects with age group 18-25 years.
Subjects with both genders, male and female.
Subjects who are willing to participate and cooperate in the study.
Subjects with complained of neck discomfort and stiffness.
Subjects with tightness and trigger points of upper Trapezius muscle.
Subjects with pain less than 3 months |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Subjects with any inflammatory disorder or infection in cervical area.
Subject with any recent fracture of cervical spine.
Subjects with history of neck surgery during last 12 months.
Subjects with any defective skin condition over neck area like psoriasis, eczema.
Subjects with any metal implant in cervical region and upper limb.
Subjects with any neurological disorders like motor neuron disease (epilepsy), altered sensations.
Subjects with cervical radiculopathy.
Pregnancy
Malignancy |
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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 Investigator Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
•To compare the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Myofascial Release (MFR) Technique combined with conventional exercises on pain, cervical range of motion and neck disability among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
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2 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
•To study the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) on pain among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
•To study the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) on cervical range of motion among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
•To study the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) on neck disability among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
•To study the effects of Myofascial Release (MFR) on pain among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
•To study the effects of Myofascial Release (MFR) on cervical range of motion among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
•To study the effects of Myofascial Release (MFR) on neck disability among subjects with non-specific neck pain.
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2 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="45"
Sample Size from India="45"
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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01/05/2026 |
| 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="6"
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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A minimum of 45 participants will be randomly selected for the study between the age group of 18-25 years. The subjects will be divided into 3 groups by random number generator software i.e. Group ‘A’ (Control group), Group ‘B’ (Experimental group1) and Group ‘C’ (Experimental group 2). A minimum of 15 subjects will be allocated to each group. Group A will be treated with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation frequency ranging from 80-100 Hz (High TENS) and 100-250Pulse/second 10 minutes (3 days/week for 2 weeks) and hydro- collateral pack for 15 minutes (3 days/week for consecutive 2 weeks) and Passive Stretching for 1 set 3 reps with 30s hold for (3 days/week for consecutive 2 weeks). Group B will be treated with Myofascial Release along with conventional protocol 2 mins per day for ( 3 days a week for consecutive 2 weeks) will be given. Group C will be treated with INIT (Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique) along with conventional protocol Ischemic Compression (IC=90) secs, Strain-Counter Strain SCS=30secs), Muscle Energy Technique (MET= Hold :10secs, stretch30 secs) 3days/week for consecutive 2 weeks) will be given. The baseline data will be recorded on 1st day (pre-intervention), 3rd day(post-intervention) and on 6th day (post-intervention). Outcome measures included in the study will be Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Universal Goniometer for range of motion and Neck Disability Scale (NDI) for neck disability. |