Neck pain showdown: which manual therapy wins?

NCT ID NCT07599631

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will compare two manual therapy techniques—Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)—in 60 adults with chronic neck pain. The goal is to see which approach better reduces neck disability, improves muscle endurance, and enhances body awareness. Participants will receive one of the two treatments, and outcomes like pain intensity and neck function will be measured.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

manual therapy techniques (Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)

What this could lead to

If one technique proves superior, it could offer a more effective, non-drug option for managing chronic neck pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) comparing two therapies, so results may not apply to everyone. It's not testing a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

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

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