Can massage ease chronic neck pain without drugs?
NCT ID NCT07120659
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests two massage techniques—vacuum massage (intense) and tactile massage (soft)—in 60 adults with chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months. Participants receive six weekly sessions, and researchers measure pain changes using sensory tests. The goal is to find which massage works better and how it helps, offering a drug-free option for pain relief.
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UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Institute of Community Medicine, National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NAFKAM
RECRUITINGTromsø, Troms, 9013, Norway
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