New combo therapy aims to ease stubborn neck pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07699458
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether adding a specialized muscle relaxation technique, called Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition, to standard neck exercises can better relieve chronic mechanical neck pain. Participants, aged 18 to 44 with active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, will be assigned to receive either neck exercises alone or exercises plus the relaxation technique. Researchers will measure changes in pain threshold, pain intensity, neck range of motion, function, and proprioception to see if the combined approach offers greater relief.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique and cervical stabilization exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this combination approach could offer a better non-drug treatment for chronic neck pain, reducing pain and improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 63 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique may not provide additional benefit over exercise alone.
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Fuclty of Physical Therapy
Cairo, Egypt
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