NCT07524075

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique on Neck Disability and Cervical Range of Motion in Individuals With Non-Specific Neck Pain

The Effect of Muscle Energy Technique on Neck Disability and Cervical Range of Motion in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Uskudar University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of the Muscle Energy Technique on neck disability level and cervical range of motion in individuals with non-specific neck pain. The study will be conducted at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. Participants with non-specific neck pain will be included in the study. The intervention will involve the application of Muscle Energy Technique, and outcomes will be assessed using standardized measures of neck disability and cervical range of motion. The findings are expected to contribute to improving treatment approaches for individuals with non-specific neck pain.

Detailed description

This study is designed to evaluate the effects of the Muscle Energy Technique (MET) on neck disability and cervical range of motion in individuals with non-specific neck pain. Non-specific neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that may lead to functional limitations and reduced quality of life. The study will be conducted at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be recruited and evaluated before and after the intervention. The Muscle Energy Technique will be applied as the primary intervention. Outcome measures will include the Neck Disability Index (NDI) to assess disability level and goniometric measurements to evaluate cervical range of motion. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons will be performed to determine the effectiveness of the Muscle Energy Technique. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of MET in the management of non-specific neck pain and contribute to physiotherapy practice.

Conditions

• Non-specific Neck Pain
• Neck Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Arm 1-Muscle Energy Technique (MET)	Arm 1-The Muscle Energy Technique (MET) will be applied to the cervical region of participants with non-specific neck pain. The technique will involve the patient performing isometric muscle contractions against a therapist-applied resistance, followed by relaxation and stretching. The intervention will aim to reduce neck pain, improve neck disability, and increase cervical range of motion. The treatment will be applied in a standardized protocol over the study period, with pre- and post-intervention assessments conducted.
DEVICE	Arm 2- Standard Electrotherapy	Arm 2 - Standard Electrotherapy Participants in this group will receive a standard electrotherapy protocol applied to the cervical region. The intervention will be administered according to routine clinical practice for non-specific neck pain. Electrotherapy parameters will be applied consistently during the treatment sessions. No Muscle Energy Technique (MET) will be used in this group. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate outcomes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-01
• Primary completion: 2026-06-30
• Completion: 2026-07-15
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)