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Hands-On or electrotherapy? trial tests two approaches for stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT07695402

Symptom relief Sponsor: Isabel de Almeida Paz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether a manual therapy called the Jones Technique, a combination of ultrasound and TENS, or both together can reduce neck pain caused by muscle knots in the upper back. The study includes women aged 18 to 40 with active trigger points and neck pain lasting less than three months. Researchers measure pain, arm function, sleep quality, and quality of life to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Jones Technique (manual therapy) and Combined Therapy (therapeutic ultrasound plus TENS)
What this could lead to
If effective, these therapies could offer drug-free options for easing neck pain and improving sleep and daily function in women with myofascial trigger points.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatments may provide only temporary relief or no benefit over sham.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18 to 40 years. * Presence of active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle for no longer than 12 weeks. * Neck pain lasting less than 3 months. * Pain intensity of at least 3 cm on the 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or other contraindications to electrotherapy. * Pregnancy. * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. * Psychiatric disorders that could interfere with study participation. * Thrombosis or coagulation disorders. * History of tumors or neoplasms. * Physical therapy or myofascial treatment within the previous 3 weeks. * Treatment for myofascial trigger points within the previous 3 months. * Current use of analgesic medications. * Cervical musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., cervical osteoarthritis or other cervical lesions). * History of cervical trauma or surgery. * Cervical spondylosis or spondylolisthesis with radiculopathy. * Fibromyalgia or other systemic rheumatic diseases. * Other musculoskeletal disorders that could interfere with the study outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain syndrome - neck Myofascial trigger points Neck pain musculoskeletal

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physical Therapy Teaching Clinic, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)

    São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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