New combo therapy for neck pain put to the test

NCT ID NCT07672028

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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NECK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bethania Hospital

Sialkot, 54910, Pakistan

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