| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/02/103142 [Registered on: 05/02/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
05/02/2026 |
| 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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Effect of In-Person and Online Exercise Therapy on Neck Pain and Daily Activities in Dentists. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of In-Person Versus Tele Rehabilitation-Based Sensorimotor Training and Oculomotor Control Exercises On Pain, Disability And Mobility In Dentists With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain (CNSNP): A Randomized Controlled Trial. |
| Trial Acronym |
TELE-SMR Trial |
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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 |
Shivani Verma |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Department Of Physiotherapy, School Of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Science, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
8077130213 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shivaniphor15@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr. Sumit Arora |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
| Address |
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Science, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies,Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Gadakhor Basti Village, Sector 43, Faridabad, Haryana
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
9968975791 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
Sumit.sports@mriu.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Shivani Verma |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Department Of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
| Address |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies,Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Gadakhor Basti Village, Sector 43, Faridabad, Haryana
Faridabad
HARYANA
121010
India |
| Phone |
8077130213 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shivaniphor15@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Shivani Verma |
| Address |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Manav Rachna Campus Rd, Gadakhor Basti Village, Sector 43, Faridabad, Haryana 121010 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [PG Student] |
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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 Shivani Verma |
Department Of Physiotherapy, Manav Rachna international institute of research and studies. |
Department Of Physiotherpay, School Of Allied Health Sciences,Physiotherapy OPD, Ground Floor, Q-block, Manav Rachna international institute of research and studies, Faridabad, Haryana 121010
Faridabad
HARYANA |
8077130213
shivaniphor15@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Departmental Ethical Committee (DEC), Department Of Physiotherapy, School Of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research and Studies. |
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: M709||Unspecified soft tissue disorder related to use, overuse and pressure, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
Sensorimotor training and Oculomotor control exercises in tele rehabilitation |
Sensorimotor training includes chin tucks 2 times in a week; 10 repetitions 2sets 5 second hold for 4 weeks (targeting muscle deep flexors of cevical), and balance with head movements performed 1-2 minutes 2 sets with eyes open and close 2 times in a week for 4 weeks.
Oculomotor Control Exercises includes : Saccadic eye movements exercise-target 30 cm apart at eye level 2-3sets 30 seconds.
Smooth Pursuit Exercise-moving target left to right and head still 30-60 seconds 2 sets.
Adaptation X1 Exercise-stationary target moving head left to right 30-60 seconds 2 sets.
Adaptation X2 Exercise-Moving target and head in opposite directions 30 seconds 2 sets; all oculomotor exercises 2 times in a week for 4 weeks.
Home Exercise Program includes stretching of cervical muscles: upper trapezius stretch, sternocleidomastoid stretch for 10-15 minutes twice in a week for 4 weeks. |
| Intervention |
Sensorimotor training and oculomotor control exercises in-person |
Sensorimotor training includes chin tucks 2 times in a week; 10 repetitions 2sets 5 second hold for 4 weeks (targeting muscle deep flexors of cevical), and balance with head movements performed 1-2 minutes 2 sets with eyes open and close 2 times in a week for 4 weeks.
Oculomotor Control Exercises includes : Saccadic eye movements exercise-target 30 cm apart at eye level 2-3sets 30 seconds.
Smooth Pursuit Exercise-moving target left to right and head still 30-60 seconds 2 sets.
Adaptation X1 Exercise-stationary target moving head left to right 30-60 seconds 2 sets.
Adaptation X2 Exercise-Moving target and head in opposite directions 30 seconds 2 sets; all oculomotor exercises 2 times in a week for 4 weeks.
Home Exercise Program includes stretching of cervical muscles: upper trapezius stretch, sternocleidomastoid stretch for 10-15 minutes twice in a week for 4 weeks. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
40.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1 Chronic non specific neck pain for more than3 months.
2 NDI score more than equal to 5 points.
3 Practising dentistis and trainee currently working more than 15 hours per week or with more than 6 months of clinical experience.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. Cervical pathology : diagnosed cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis, prior cervical spine surgery.
2. Neurological and vestibular disorders that affect eye movement or balance.
3. Shoulder pathology or peripheral nerve entrapment.
4. Recent ( within past 3 months ) neck trauma ( whiplash ) or major head injury.
5. Ongoing participation in another neck-specific physiotherapy programs.
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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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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 |
1. Pain Intensity
2. Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)
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Pre Assessment- at the baseline
Post Assessment- end of the 4th week |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| 1. Functional Disability |
Pre Assessment - at the baseline
Post Assessment - end of the 4th week |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="52"
Sample Size from India="52"
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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25/02/2026 |
| 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="2"
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 non-specific neck pain is common among dentists due to prolonged static postures and repetitive neck movements during clinical work, leading to persistent pain, reduced neck mobility, and functional disability. Sensorimotor and oculomotor exercises have shown benefits in improving cervical control and reducing symptoms. Tele-rehabilitation offers a convenient alternative to conventional in-person physiotherapy, but evidence comparing these approaches is limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of in-person versus tele-rehabilitation–based sensorimotor and oculomotor training in dentists with chronic non-specific neck pain. A total of 52 dentists aged 25–40 years will be randomly allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive identical exercise interventions delivered either face-to-face or through tele-rehabilitation for four weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale for pain, Neck Disability Index for functional disability, and goniometric measurement of cervical range of motion at baseline and post-intervention. The findings will help determine whether tele-rehabilitation is as effective as in-person physiotherapy in managing chronic neck pain among dentists. |