| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/01/102171 [Registered on: 27/01/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
23/01/2026 |
| 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 |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of Neck Exercise Training on Neck Position Awareness and Daily Function in People with Chronic Neck Pain |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effectiveness of proprioceptive training on cervical joint position sense and functional improvement in patients with chronic 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 |
Nandhini M G |
| Designation |
Post Graduate |
| Affiliation |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) |
| Address |
Room No: 1.5 first floor, Sri Ramachandra faculty of physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of higher education and research, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116.
Chennai TAMIL NADU 600116 India |
| Phone |
8870965186 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
nandhinimg20@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| Name |
Geetha Hari Priya G A |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Room No:1.4 first floor, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of higher education and research, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116.
Chennai TAMIL NADU 600116 India |
| Phone |
7358580685 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
geethaharipriya@sriramachandra.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| Name |
Geetha Hari Priya G A |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Room No:1.4 first floor, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of higher education and research, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116.
Chennai TAMIL NADU 600116 India |
| Phone |
7358580685 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
geethaharipriya@sriramachandra.edu.in |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Sri Ramachandra Institute of higher education and research, New Block Physiotherapy OPD, Ground floor, No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600116. |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) |
| Address |
No. 1 Sri Ramachandra faculty of physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of higher education and research, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116 600116. |
| Type of Sponsor |
Research institution and hospital |
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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 Geetha Hari Priya G A |
Sri Ramachandra Hospital |
New G block Physiotherapy OPD, Ground floor, Sri Ramachandra institute of higher education and research, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600116 Chennai TAMIL NADU |
7358580685
geethaharipriya@sriramachandra.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 Students Projects, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research [Deemed to be university], Porur, Chennai-600116, Tamil Nadu, India |
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: M95-M95||Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Laser Pointer Feedback Training |
Cervical joint position sense using CROM device for assessment and treatment using laser guided cervical proprioception training device Frequency: 3 times/week Duration: 15 - 20 minutes |
| Comparator Agent |
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Training |
Neck movement patterns and upper extremity movement patterns Week 3 times/week Duration 15 - 20 minutes |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
60.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Adults aged from 40 to 60 years
2. Chronic non-specific neck pain for more than 3 months
3. Pain intensity between 3 and 7 on the NPRS
4. Willingness to participate and give informed consent
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of cervical spine surgery or trauma
2. Neurological disorders affecting motor or sensory function
3. Vestibular or balance disorders
4. Pregnancy
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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 |
1. Cervical Range of motion and proprioception
2. Numeric Pain Rating Scale |
At baseline, after 4 week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Neck Disability Index |
Baseline assessment and post intervention after 4 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="68" Sample Size from India="68"
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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05/02/2026 |
| 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="0" Months="3" 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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Chronic neck pain is commonly associated with impaired
cervical proprioception, altered joint position sense, and functional
limitations. Proprioceptive training interventions aim to restore sensorimotor
control of the cervical spine and may improve pain and functional outcomes.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of proprioceptive training on
cervical joint position sense and functional improvement in patients with
chronic nonspecific neck pain.
Adults with chronic nonspecific neck pain of more than three
months duration who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited after
screening and informed consent. Baseline assessment will include cervical joint
position error (JPE) and range of motion measured using a Cervical Range of
Motion (CROM) device, pain intensity assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating
Scale, and functional disability assessed using the Neck Disability Index
(NDI). Participants will then be allocated into two intervention groups.
Group A will receive laser pointer–based visual feedback
training focusing on head relocation accuracy, gaze stability, and controlled
cervical movements. Group B will receive proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation (PNF) training involving cervical and scapular movement patterns,
repositioning tasks, and postural re-education. Both groups will undergo
supervised physiotherapy sessions three times per week for four weeks.
Post-intervention assessments will be conducted at the end
of four weeks using the same outcome measures as baseline. The study aims to
compare the effects of laser pointer feedback training and PNF training on
cervical joint position sense, pain, and functional disability in individuals
with chronic neck pain. |