Breathing and massage combo tested for Nurses' aching necks

NCT ID NCT07634588

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Researchers will measure pain, neck function, and pressure sensitivity right before and after treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Istanbul Aydin University

    Istanbul, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 34520, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

diaphragmatic breathing exercises, soft tissue mobilization, and percussive therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a quick, drug-free way to reduce neck pain and improve function for nurses after long surgeries.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early trial (38 people) testing only immediate effects after a single session. Results may not last or apply to other workers.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Myofascial Pain Syndromes Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.