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

NCT ID NCT07695402

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

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

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

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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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 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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