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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Study contacts

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Locations

  • UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Institute of Community Medicine, National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NAFKAM

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    Tromsø, Troms, 9013, Norway

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