Hands-On battle: which manual therapy eases chronic neck pain best?
NCT ID NCT07724600
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two hands-on treatments—Active Release Technique and Stecco Fascial Manipulation—for people with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting more than three months. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, improves neck mobility, and lessens disability. Participants will receive one of the two therapies, and outcomes like pain intensity and range of motion will be measured.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Active Release Technique and Stecco Fascial Manipulation (manual therapy techniques)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a better non-drug option for managing chronic neck pain and improving posture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are manual and depend on practitioner skill.
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