Breathing and massage combo tested for Nurses' aching necks

NCT ID NCT07634588

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Musculoskeletal Pain myofascial pain syndrome Neck Pain occupational disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME NECK PAIN WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Aydin University

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

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