Status:

COMPLETED

The Impact of Muscle Energy Technique and Aromatherapy

Lead Sponsor:

Ayça Aytar

Conditions:

Neck Pain

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Individuals with nonspecific neck pain who work at a desk will be included in the study. Individuals will be examined in 3 groups: Muscle energy technique (MET), aromatherapy and control group. All pa...

Detailed Description

Nonspecific neck pain (NSBP) can occur without any history of injury or specific pathology related to the musculoskeletal system, or as a result of a postural or mechanical cause. Studies conducted on...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 35-55 years
  • Female
  • Office worker
  • NP that has persisted for at least six months.

Exclusion

  • Individuals under the age of 18,
  • Those with a history of neck-related surgery,
  • Individuals with known serious pathologies (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorders, infection),
  • Those with a history of trauma or fracture in the cervical spine,
  • Individuals showing symptoms of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy,
  • Individuals known to have allergies to the oils to be used,
  • Damaged skin,
  • Individuals with a history of allergy to lavender and almond,
  • Those with a history of respiratory system diseases,
  • Individuals for whom massage and manipulation are contraindicated.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 15 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 28 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06931314

Start Date

March 15 2024

End Date

September 28 2024

Last Update

April 17 2025

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Başkent University

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06790