An interventional study of Gong's Mobilization and Maitland Cervical Mobilization in Cervical Spondylosis, Neck Pain and Manipulation, sponsored by University of Faisalabad. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-08.
Sponsored by University of Faisalabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 12 studies in Spondylosis with a site in Pakistan — 3 open to participants now, 3 under way, none of them phase 3. Spondylosis · Pakistan.
Among the 12 studies in Spondylosis with a site in Pakistan, this one is the 5th largest by enrollment, is one of 3 that started in 2026, is one of 12 with no phase, and was the 11th registered.
142 studies on the registry are indexed under Spondylosis; 42 are open to participants now.
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Of the 28 Spondylosis studies recruiting now, 12 (43%) set no upper age limit and 11 (39%) stop at 75 or younger; 1 take children under 18; 2 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 40 Years to 60 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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12 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2018; this study’s year is marked. 3 started in 2026.
This study's enrollment of 50 is below the median of 60 across 101 interventional studies indexed under Spondylosis.
Median enrollment 42 across the 12 interventional studies. Of the 9 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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None of the 12 has an industry lead sponsor. The 6 most frequent:
University of Faisalabad is the lead sponsor of 86 studies on the registry; 27 are open to participants now.
University of Faisalabad has 1 study filed under Spondylosis — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
None of the studies under way reaches primary completion within a year.
Among the 12 studies in Spondylosis with a site in Pakistan, from their registry updates:
Nothing recorded among them since 2026-09-25.
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Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the cervical spine that may cause neck pain, reduced cervical range of motion, muscle weakness, and functional disability. Manual therapy is commonly used as part of conservative physiotherapy management. This randomised controlled trial compares Gong's mobilisation with Maitland cervical mobilisation in patients with cervical spondylosis. This randomised controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Gong's mobilisation and Maitland's mobilisation on pain intensity, cervical range of motion, cervical muscle strength, and functional disability in individuals with cervical spondylosis. A total of 50 participants diagnosed with cervical spondylosis were randomly allocated into two equal groups using a computer-generated randomisation method. Group A received Gong's mobilisation combined with conventional physiotherapy, while Group B received Maitland mobilisation combined with the same conventional physiotherapy programme. Conventional treatment included transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and cervical isometrics. Outcome measures included the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain intensity, a universal goniometer for cervical range of motion, Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) for cervical muscle strength, and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional disability. Assessments were performed at baseline and after completion of the treatment period. The findings of this study were intended to determine the comparative effectiveness of Gong's mobilisation and Maitland mobilisation and to provide evidence-based recommendations for the physiotherapy management of patients with cervical spondylosis.
This randomised controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of Gong's mobilisation and Maitland cervical mobilisation in patients with cervical spondylosis. The study evaluated changes in pain intensity, cervical range of motion, cervical muscle strength, and functional disability following a four-week physiotherapy intervention. A total of 50 participants with clinically diagnosed cervical spondylosis were randomly allocated into two equal groups using a computer-generated randomisation method. Group A received Gong's mobilisation combined with conventional physiotherapy, while Group B received Maitland cervical mobilisation combined with the same conventional physiotherapy programme. Both groups received treatment three times per week for four weeks, for a total of 12 treatment sessions. Outcome assessments were performed before and after the treatment period. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS); cervical range of motion was assessed using a universal goniometer; cervical muscle strength was assessed using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT); and functional disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Participant recruitment, treatment, and data collection were conducted at two clinical settings in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan: Madina Teaching Hospital and Irfan Medical City. Participants were selected according to predefined eligibility criteria and were randomly allocated to the two intervention groups using a computer-generated randomisation sequence. The study aimed to determine whether Gong's mobilisation or Maitland cervical mobilisation produced greater improvements in clinical outcomes when combined with conventional physiotherapy. The findings were intended to contribute to evidence-based physiotherapy management of patients with cervical spondylosis.
Inclusion Criteria: • Individuals aged 40-60 years
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants were excluded if they reported a history of
Participants in this group received Gong's Mobilisation in combination with conventional physiotherapy, including Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and cervical isometrics. Treatment was administered according to a standardised protocol throughout the intervention period.
Behavioral: Gong's Mobilization
Participants in this group received Maitland cervical mobilisation combined with the same conventional physiotherapy programme for four weeks, with three treatment sessions per week.
Behavioral: Maitland Cervical Mobilization
Gong's Mobilization was performed with the participant in a sitting position with the cervical spine maintained in a neutral position. The physiotherapist stabilised the selected cervical vertebra using the thumb while supporting the participant's cheek to minimise unwanted movement. Gentle pressure was applied along the cervical facet joint to glide the vertebra and facilitate cervical retraction and extension. At the end range, the physiotherapist increased cervical extension using the weight of the head and gravity. The technique was also applied unilaterally for lateral flexion and bilaterally for extension, using controlled three-point pressure to stabilise selected cervical segments while facilitating movement at the targeted segment. Gong's mobilisation was performed according to a standardised treatment protocol and was combined with conventional physiotherapy. Treatment was provided for 40 minutes per session, three sessions per week for four consecutive weeks, for a total of
Maitland cervical mobilisation was performed with the participant positioned prone. The physiotherapist positioned the thumbs over the targeted hypomobile cervical segment and applied unilateral posteroanterior (PA) oscillatory pressure to the affected cervical segment according to standardised Maitland mobilisation procedures. The mobilisation was performed in repeated bouts with appropriate rest intervals between applications. Following the mobilisation, participants performed the prescribed cervical exercises included in the conventional physiotherapy programme. Treatment was provided for 40 minutes per session, three sessions per week for four consecutive weeks, for a total of 12 sessions.
Change in Pain Intensity Measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). A reduction in score indicated improvement in pain following the intervention.
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment
Change in Cervical Range of Motion as Measured by a Universal Goniometer
Cervical range of motion (ROM) was measured using a universal goniometer. Movements assessed include cervical flexion, extension, right and left side bending, and right and left rotation. Measurements are recorded in degrees, with higher values indicating greater cervical mobility and improved functional movement following the intervention.
Time frame: Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment
Change in Cervical Muscle Strength as Measured by Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Cervical muscle strength was assessed using Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) for the cervical flexor, extensor, and lateral flexor muscles. Muscle strength was graded using the standard MMT scale, with higher grades indicating greater muscle strength and functional improvement following the intervention.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0, before the first treatment session) and post-intervention (Week 4, after completion of the treatment program).
Change in Neck Disability as Measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) was a validated self-administered questionnaire used to assess functional disability associated with neck pain. It consisted of 10 items evaluating pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleeping, and recreation. Each item was scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50, where higher scores indicated greater disability and lower scores indicated improved functional status following the intervention.
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0, before the first treatment session) and post-intervention (Week 4, after completion of the treatment program).
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Ran from Apr 2026 to primary completion in May 2026, 0 months.
Of 53 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Spondylosis, half reached primary completion within 14 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 42. This study's 0 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 58 studies reached it within 27 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 47.
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