Biofeedback Exercises Versus Mulligan Concept on Pain, Mobility, and Posture in Females With Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT ID
NCT07866040
Registry status
Recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
Al Hayah University In Cairo
Conditions
Cervical Spine Dysfunction, Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Recruiting.

Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of Biofeedback Exercises and the Mulligan Concept on Pain, Cervical Mobility, and Posture in Females With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Enrollment: 50 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

  • Behavioral: Biofeedback-Guided Deep Cervical Flexor Training
  • Behavioral: Conventional Cervical Exercises and Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Procedure: Mulligan Upper Cervical Mobilization

Who may be eligible

Ages
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers accepted
No

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female adults aged 18 to 45 years * Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain (MNP) for more than 4 weeks duration * Able to understand and follow instructions related to physical assessments * No history of cervical spine surgery * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m² * Physically active or sedentary individuals, as assessed by baseline physical activity questionnaire * Screened for faulty postural alignment (visual inspection from front, side, and back in relaxed standing, including assessment for forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and asymmetries) * Willing to provide informed consent and participate in all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * History of systemic diseases affecting musculoskeletal function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia) * Current pregnancy or postpartum period * Recent trauma or fracture in the cervical or thoracolumbar spine * Use of medications that affect muscle performance or pain perception * Involvement in other physiotherapy or rehabilitation programs during the study period

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Recruiting site status is explicitly provided for 1 location; 1 is listed as Recruiting.

Countries: Egypt

  • Cairo Governorate, Egypt: 1

Sample of listed locations

  • Badr University — Badr, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — Recruiting

Study details

Start date
October 6, 2026
Primary completion date
December 6, 2026
Completion date
December 6, 2026
First posted
October 8, 2026
Collaborators
Badr University

Source and update information

Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID
NCT07866040
Registry last updated
October 8, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed
October 12, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched
October 12, 2026

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