New MRI technique may reveal how massage eases chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT07278570

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a special MRI method to see how muscles and connective tissues move and respond to pressure. Researchers will compare healthy people and those with myofascial pain, and see if hands-on therapy (Tuina) changes tissue movement. Participants with pain will be randomly assigned to receive Tuina or standard care, and will have MRI scans and fill out pain questionnaires.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MYOFASCIAL PAIN MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME - LOWER BACK

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Locations

Mayo Clinic Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States