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Massage gun vs. Hands-On: which eases neck pain better?

NCT ID NCT07681661

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study compares two massage techniques—a handheld percussive massage gun and manual deep friction massage—for treating painful trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle (neck/shoulder area). Researchers will measure pain intensity, neck movement, and disability in 46 adults aged 24–45 with moderate to severe pain. Each participant receives one of the two treatments over two weeks to see which works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
massage gun therapy and deep friction massage
What this could lead to
If one method proves more effective, it could offer a simpler or faster way to relieve neck pain and improve mobility for people with trigger points.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (46 people, 2 weeks). Results may not apply to everyone, and neither treatment may provide lasting relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

24 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Presence of active trigger points in the upper trapezius (confirmed by palpation, referred pain pattern, and pain reproduction)(travell and simson's method). Moderate to severe pain (VAS\>4/10). No prior treatment for neck/shoulder pain in past 4 weeks. Age 24-45 years (young adults according to WHO classification) Both genders Exclusion Criteria:History of cervical spine surgery or severe musculoskeletal pathology. Neurological deficits. Systemic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia). Recent trauma or fractures in the neck/shoulder region. Current pregnancy. \-

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Myofacial trigger points of upper trapezius

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gulf Care Hospital, River gardens

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Pakistan