Effects of SNAGs & CBT on Pain, Craniovertebral Angle & Disability in Non Specific Neck Pain

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · May 21, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of two treatments for people with non-specific neck pain, which is a common issue that can cause discomfort, poor posture, and difficulty in daily activities. The trial will compare two groups: one group will receive a treatment called Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while the second group will receive SNAGs along with exercises to stabilize the neck. Over four weeks, participants will attend sessions twice a week, and the researchers will look at changes in pain levels, neck posture, and overall disability.

To join the trial, participants should be between 18 and 28 years old, experience a specific type of neck pain, and have not received any treatment for their neck pain in the last three months. It’s important to note that individuals with certain conditions, like previous spinal surgery or specific neck injuries, will not be eligible. Those who participate will help researchers understand how these treatments can improve neck pain and posture, contributing to better care for others with similar issues.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age group: 18-28 Years(20)
• • Gender Group: Both male and female participants(20)
• • Individuals with a Craniovertebral angle \<53(20)
• • Individuals having grade 2 neck pain according to KNGF Guidelines.(21)
• • Individuals having localized pain or stiffness in spine or both combined between C3 and C7 without upper-limb radiculopathy(22)
• • Individual who had not received any treatment for neck pain for the last 3 months will be included in the study.
• • Patients willing to sign written consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those who had undergone spinal surgery(23)
• • Neck pain caused by various pathologies (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, fracture, tumor, etc.)(23)
• • Nerve root compression, (23)
• • A positive vertebrobasilar artery test, (23)
• • Severe radiculopathy,(23)
• • Osteoporosis, or osteopenia(23)
• • Long-term use of corticosteroids or anticoagulants (23)