Massage showdown: which technique eases back pain best?
NCT ID NCT06135142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared connective tissue massage and classical massage for chronic low back pain. Thirty adults were split into three groups: classical massage, connective tissue massage, or standard physical therapy. All treatments were given three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, mobility, function, and quality of life before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- massage therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that specific massage techniques offer better pain relief and improved function for people with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effects may be modest or not last long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bayındır Devlet Hastanesi
Izmir, Bayındır, 35840, Turkey (Türkiye)
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