An interventional study of SNAGs and Suboccipital Muscle Release in Mechanical Neck Pain, sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-30.
Sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 205 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Pakistan — 52 open to participants now, 60 under way, none of them phase 3. Neck Pain · Pakistan.
Among the 205 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Pakistan, this one is the 125th largest by planned enrollment of the 195 interventional ones, is one of 36 that started in 2026, is one of 195 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 46 of the 59 other live ones, and was the 199th registered.
1,360 studies on the registry are indexed under Neck Pain; 299 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 36 is below the median of 50 across 1,116 interventional studies indexed under Neck Pain.
Browse Neck Pain studies →52 of the 205 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Pakistan are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 155 Neck Pain studies recruiting now, 25 (16%) set no upper age limit and 117 (75%) stop at 75 or younger; 8 take children under 18; 26 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 45 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
The full table on the hub →205 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2017; this study’s year is marked. 36 started in 2026.
Median enrollment 42 across the 195 interventional studies, 128 across the 10 observational. Of the 131 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
3 of 205 have an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
University of Management and Technology Lahore is the lead sponsor of 39 studies on the registry; 20 are open to participants now.
University of Management and Technology Lahore has 7 studies filed under Neck Pain — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
14 of the studies in Neck Pain with a site in Pakistan that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07573527Riphah International UniversityEffectiveness of Tele-Rehabilitation in Managing Rhomboid Trigger Points in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome | 2026-12 |
| NCT07921004Riphah International UniversityEffects of Alexander Technique Versus Feldenkrais Somatic Training in Patients With Text Neck Syndrome | 2026-12-01 |
| NCT07868497King Edward Medical UniversityComparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture | 2026-12-15 |
| NCT07838623Foundation University IslamabadComparison Between Kaltenborn and Mulligan Mobilization in Forward Head Posture | 2026-12-18 |
| NCT07887698Foundation University IslamabadEffects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique in Chronic Neck Pain | 2026-12-18 |
Among the 205 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Pakistan, from their registry updates:
SNAGs (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides): SNAGs will be performed by applying a sustained passive glide to the cervical vertebra while the patient actively performs the restricted neck movement. This technique will aim to reduce neck pain and improve cervical range of motion.
Suboccipital Muscle Release: Suboccipital muscle release will be performed by applying gentle, sustained pressure to the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull in supine lying to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve cervical mobility.
Neck Isometric Exercises: Neck isometric exercises will be performed by applying gentle resistance against head movements in flexion, extension, and right and left lateral flexion, right and left rotation without actual movement of the neck. These exercises will aim to improve neck muscle strength and stability.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Vertigo and cervicogenic headache. History of heat allergy or allergic reactions to heat treatments, such as hot pack application.
Participants with psychiatric conditions, including phobias, depression, balance disorders, and psychotic problems.
Underlined terms in the criteria open these too. Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Malignancy means cancer. Criteria about another or earlier malignancy ask whether you have had a different cancer, usually within a set number of years.
Some are commonly allowed, such as treated skin cancers other than melanoma and early cancers removed completely — check the exceptions this study lists.
Cancer (malignancy)
Malignancy means cancer. Criteria about another or earlier malignancy ask whether you have had a different cancer, usually within a set number of years.
Some are commonly allowed, such as treated skin cancers other than melanoma and early cancers removed completely — check the exceptions this study lists.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
SNAGs will be performed by applying a sustained passive glide to the cervical vertebra while the patient actively performs the restricted neck movement. This technique will aim to reduce neck pain and improve cervical range of motion.
Other: SNAGs
Suboccipital muscle release will be performed by applying gentle, sustained pressure to the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull in supine lying to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve cervical mobility.
Other: Suboccipital Muscle Release
SNAGs will be performed by applying a sustained passive glide to the cervical vertebra while the patient actively performs the restricted neck movement. This technique will aim to reduce neck pain and improve cervical range of motion.
Suboccipital muscle release will be performed by applying gentle, sustained pressure to the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull in supine lying to reduce muscle tension, relieve pain, and improve cervical mobility
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS):
Pain levels will be measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). This is an 11-point scale in which 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst possible pain. Scores of 1-3 will indicate mild pain, 4-6 will indicate moderate pain, and 7-10 will indicate severe pain.
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) will be used to assess neck-related disability. It is a questionnaire comprising ten items covering pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headaches, concentration, work, driving, sleeping, and recreational activities. Each item will be scored from 0 to 5, with a maximum total score of 50. Higher scores will indicate greater disability, ranging from no disability to complete disability.
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
Clinometer
Cervical range of motion (ROM) will be assessed using an Android smartphone application called Clinometer. The active range of motion of the cervical spine will be measured in flexion, extension, right and left side bending, and right and left rotation. Each participant will observe a brief demonstration of the six cervical movements while seated in a chair before measurement. Three measurements will be taken for each movement, and the average value will be recorded.
Time frame: baseline and 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Dec 2026, 2 months later.
Of 763 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Neck Pain, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15. This study's planned 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 772 studies reached it within 7 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15.
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From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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