New combo therapy for neck pain put to the test

NCT ID NCT07672028

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

Summary

This study compares ERGON therapy (a tool-assisted massage) alone versus ERGON therapy plus a muscle relaxation technique in 42 adults with mechanical neck pain. Both groups also receive standard treatments like heat and electrical stimulation. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain and improves neck movement better than ERGON alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ERGON therapy (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) and muscle energy technique

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for mechanical neck pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of muscle energy technique may be small or absent.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bethania Hospital

    Sialkot, 54910, Pakistan