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Comparison of the Immediate Effects of Manual Therapy Techniques in Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT06959160 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 39

Last updated 2025-08-03

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Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of manual therapy techniques on joint range of motion, pain tolerance, grip strength, and functionality in individuals with non-specific neck pain. The study is experimental in design. Individuals aged between 18 and 55 who were diagnosed with non-specific neck pain and met the inclusion criteria participated in the study.

Conditions

  • Manual Therapies
  • Neck Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Atlanto-occipital manipulation

Participants in the first group received atlanto-occipital manipulation. The patient was positioned in a supine position, with the head rotated to one side. The therapist placed the middle and ring fingers of one hand on the patient's mastoid process, while the palm of the other hand made contact with the patient's jawline and cheek. A gentle traction force was applied to the cranial region using both hands. When the therapist sensed joint tension, a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust was delivered in the direction of the traction with a slight rotational force. The procedure was performed bilaterally and lasted approximately 5 minutes.

OTHER

Cervical mobilization

Participants in the second group underwent Grade II-III cervical mobilization techniques, administered over a period of 10 minutes. The patient was positioned in a supine position, and the physiotherapist performed 10 minutes of Grade II-III mobilizations with an upward and downward incline (postero-anterior and antero-posterior mobilizations following the movement plane of the cervical zygapophyseal joints).

OTHER

Trigger point therapy

Participants in the third group received trigger point therapy, which included ischemic compression followed by myofascial stretching on the upper trapezius muscle. The patient was positioned in a supine position, and the physiotherapist performed 10 minutes of Grade II-III mobilizations with an upward and downward incline (postero-anterior and antero-posterior mobilizations following the movement plane of the cervical zygapophyseal joints).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Halic University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Seda Saka, assoc. prof. · Halic University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-15
Primary Completion
2024-12-30
Completion
2025-01-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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