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NCT07571655
Comparative Effect of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome
Conditions: Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 40 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 44
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Location: Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi Rawalpindi Punjab Province
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the comparative effect of Active Release Technique and Myofascial release, each combined with eye exercises, on asthenopia, sleep quality, stress, pain and functional disability in patients with CMPS. A total of 44 participants will be randomized into two groups, ART + eye exercises and MFR+ eye exercises with interventions provided 3 days per week for 4 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks and then after 4 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* • Both genders
* Age between 18 and 40 years
* Neck pain since last month with NPRS \>3
* Cervical Myofascial pain (Presence of one or more trigger point in neck/ shoulder muscles particularly (upper trapezius, SCM and levator)
* PSQI score \> 5
* Subjects with ASQ-17 score \> 13
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Subjects with a history of cervical trauma or surgery
* Subjects with a history of substance abuse
* Subjects with use of sleep medications
* Subjects with psychological disturbance (stress, depression or anxiety)
* Visual impairment or ophthalmologic disease other than asthenopia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07571655). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
