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Comparative Effect of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the comparative effect of Active Release Technique and Myofascial release, each combined with eye exercises, on asthenopia, sleep quality, stress, pain and functional disability in patients with CMPS. A total of 44 participants will be randomized into two groups, ART + eye exercises and MFR+ eye exercises with interventions provided 3 days per week for 4 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks and then after 4 weeks.
Official title: Comparative Effect of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release to Improve Asthenopia, Sleep and Stress in Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-05-05
Completion Date
2027-03-05
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Myofascial Release + Eye exercises
* MFR applied with forearm/ulnar border of palm, gliding towards neck base/upper scapula, Sustained gentle pressure is maintained, held until a release (softening/yield) of fascial tissue is felt; the pressure is gradually increased as tolerance allows. * 3-4 glides × 90 seconds each, according to tolerance. * Frequency: 3 days/week for 4 weeks. * Followed by the same Eye Exercises as in experimental group
Active Release Technique + Eye exercises
ART applied to cervical region (upper trapezius, Levator scapula and SCM) deep tension stretch with thumb over the tender areas , repeated 3-5 times. Frequency: 3 days/week for 4 weeks Followed by Eye exercises (3 days/week for 4 weeks) * Trataka (focusing on one point) = 30s/ 3 times * Eye ball movements = 10 reps/ 2sets i. Sideways ii. Up and down iii. Two ways diagonal movement iv. Clockwise and anticlockwise rotational movements * Eye blinking and opening = 10 reps/ 2sets * Palming = 30s/1 time
Locations (1)
Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan