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Massage may soothe pain by improving sleep — trial tests it

NCT ID NCT07783139

Symptom relief Sponsor: Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 6-week massage therapy program can improve sleep quality and reduce pain in active-duty service members with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain. Participants receive either the massage sessions or usual care, and researchers track changes in pain intensity and sleep efficiency. The goal is to see if better sleep is a key way massage helps relieve pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Semi-standardized integrative therapeutic massage
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and reduce chronic pain in active-duty military personnel.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot study, so results may be preliminary. The massage is semi-standardized, and benefits may vary by individual.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Active-duty military service member Age 18 to 60 years Self-reported chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain for at least 3 m onths (≥3 months) Baseline pain severity score of 4 or greater (DVPRS ≥4) Able to read and understand English Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer for survey completion - Exclusion Criteria: Criteria:Provider recommendation against massage therapy Undergone surgery within the prior 3 months Pregnancy Received clinical massage therapy within the prior 12 months Diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autoimmune disease-related pain, Advanced neuropathies, or Active cancer-related pain Diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) that is untreated or non-adherent with therapy History of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) Severe psychiatric di sorder Inability to provide informed consent or attend weekly sessions at WRNMMC \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic musculoskeletal pain Sleep disturbances

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Walter Reed national Military Medical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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