Upper Cross SyndromeNCT06648070
"Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome Among IT Professionals
A study testing Neuromuscular reeducation technique and Post Facilitation Stretch in people with Upper Cross Syndrome, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Neuromuscular reeducation technique and Post Facilitation Stretch
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2024to 15 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- IT profressionals
- 20 - 40 years
- Both genders
- Diagnosed UCS
- Pain from 2 months
- Minimum 4 - 6 hiurs working
Who cannot join
- History of cervical spine
- Fracture
- Trauma to neck
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000
Ruqia Begum, MS-OMPT, 03115532544, ruqia@fui.edu.pk
About this study
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals .
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals
we make 2 groups control and treatment group . we give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.
first we take base line readings of cervical ROM , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.
after 2 weeks of treatment again we take same readings and compare both readings.
with techniques we also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups
- Conditions
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- Being tested
- Neuromuscular reeducation technique, Post Facilitation Stretch
- Medical subject headings
- Oculocerebral hypopigmentation syndrome type Preus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Neuromuscular reeducation techniqueProcedure or surgery
5 repetitions of neuromuscular reeducation technique i.e. deep pressure along muscles origin to insertion with active movement of that muscle with 10 seconds rest of each repetitions.
Control group will receive 3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.
Post Facilitation StretchProcedure or surgery
3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NMR Group | Experimental | On group A we will perform NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION TECHNIQUE:
we perform this technique on tight muscles which are:
1. levator scapulae
2. upper trapezius
3. pectoralis major Receives: Procedure: Neuromuscular reeducation technique |
| PFS Group | Experimental | On group B we perform POST FACILITATION STRETCH TECHNIQUE on tight muscles same as group A
1. levator scapulae
2. upper trapezius
3. pectoralis major Receives: Procedure: Post Facilitation Stretch |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in ROM
ROM will be measured with goniometer
Measured: 2 weeks
Pain intensity
It will be measured using Numeric pain rating scale
Measured: 2 weeks
Neck Disability
It will be measured using Neck disability index
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Oct 2024
- Study start15 Jul 2024
- Primary completion15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Upper Cross SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Foundation University IslamabadThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized Control Trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06648070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/39
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 1 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 18 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome Among IT Professionals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06648070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/39
- Conditions
- Upper Cross Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals .
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the "Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique for Upper Cross Syndrome among IT professionals
we make 2 groups control and treatment group . we give NMR technique to treatment group and PFS technique to control group in patients with upper cross syndrome.
first we take base line readings of cervical ROM , NPRS AND neck diasbilty index.
after 2 weeks of treatment again we take same readings and compare both readings.
with techniques we also perform strengthning excercise of weal muscles for both groups
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized Control Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NMR Group | Experimental | Procedure: Neuromuscular reeducation techniqueOn group A we will perform NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION TECHNIQUE: we perform this technique on tight muscles which are: 1. levator scapulae 2. upper trapezius 3. pectoralis major |
| PFS Group | Experimental | Procedure: Post Facilitation StretchOn group B we perform POST FACILITATION STRETCH TECHNIQUE on tight muscles same as group A 1. levator scapulae 2. upper trapezius 3. pectoralis major |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- IT profressionals
- 20 - 40 years
- Both genders
- Diagnosed UCS
- Pain from 2 months
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of cervical spine
- Fracture
- Trauma to neck
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Neuromuscular reeducation technique5 repetitions of neuromuscular reeducation technique i.e. deep pressure along muscles origin to insertion with active movement of that muscle with 10 seconds rest of each repetitions. Control group will receive 3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds. | Procedure or surgery | NMR Group |
| Post Facilitation Stretch3- 5 repetitions of Post Facilitation stretch to the tight muscles of UCS i.e. 20% maximal isometric contraction of the muscles to be stretched for 5-10 seconds followed by a rapid stretch ( through the new barrier) of 10 seconds. After stretch muscle is allowed to relax in mid range for 10 seconds. | Procedure or surgery | PFS Group |
Primary outcome
Change in ROM
Time frame: 2 weeks
ROM will be measured with goniometer
Pain intensity
Time frame: 2 weeks
It will be measured using Numeric pain rating scale
Neck Disability
Time frame: 2 weeks
It will be measured using Neck disability index
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Oct 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Neuromuscular reeducation technique and Post Facilitation Stretch in people with Upper Cross Syndrome, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Hina Ayub, MS-MSKPT (03495830798, hinaayub881@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in ROM (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.