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Mulligan Technique for Chronic Neck Pain in Adults

CompletedNot applicableNCT07167108
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.

Brief summary (from the registry)

This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Mulligan Technique, a manual therapy method, on reducing chronic neck pain and improving neck movement in adults aged 18 to 65 years. Participants will receive treatment sessions, and their pain levels and range of motion will be assessed. The goal is to determine if this technique can help improve quality of life for people suffering from chronic neck pain.

Study details

Official title
"The Effect of the Mulligan Technique on Chronic Neck Pain and Range of Motion in Adults Aged 18 to 65 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Interventions
  • Other: Conventional program, with addition to Mulligan technique
  • Other: Conventional Physical Therapy Program
Sponsor
Prof. Mosab Saleem Hamed Amoudi
Organization
Arab American University (Palestine)
Start date
2025-03-02
Primary completion
2025-06-01
Sex
All
Age range
from 18 Years to 65 Years
Results posted
No results posted in this snapshot
Countries
Palestinian Territories
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-65 years. * Chronic mechanical neck pain (≥ 3 months). * Limited cervical range of motion (ROM). * Medically diagnosed with non-specific neck pain. * Able to attend treatment sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Radiating pain to the upper limb. * Signs of nerve root compression or disc herniation. * History of cervical spine surgery or major trauma. * Inflammatory joint diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). * Osteoporosis or systemic medical conditions affecting bone/joint health. * Fibromyalgia or central nervous system disorders. * Contraindications to manual therapy (e.g., pacemaker, vascular disorders). * Recent physical therapy or steroid injections (within past 3-12 months). * Long-term use of corticosteroids or pain medications. * Pregnancy.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07167108