Targeted massage may beat standard massage for chronic spinal pain
NCT ID NCT07664969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a directed massage technique works better than a classic symmetrical massage for people with long-term back or neck pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. Fifty adults aged 18 to 80 will receive both types of massage, and researchers will measure pain changes 24 hours after each session. The goal is to see if a more focused approach can provide better relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- directed massage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective massage technique for people with stubborn back or neck pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard massage may be small or none.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cabinet d'ostéopathie
Noumea, Sud, 98800, New Caledonia
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