Needles, cups, or pressure: which technique best eases stubborn neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07711041

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beni-Suef University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study compares three manual therapies—dry needling, dry cupping, and a technique called integrated neuromuscular inhibition—added to standard exercises for people with chronic mechanical neck pain lasting over six months. Eighty participants will receive one of the four treatments over four weeks, with researchers measuring pain intensity, pressure sensitivity, and daily function. The goal is to find which approach offers the most relief for this common condition.

What this could mean

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Active substance: dry needling, dry cupping, and integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) plus traditional physical therapy
What this could lead to: If one technique proves clearly better, it could become a go-to treatment for chronic neck pain, reducing reliance on medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term trial (80 people, 4 weeks) comparing multiple approaches, so results may not apply broadly or show lasting benefits.

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DRY CUPPING TECHNIQUE DRY NEEDLING TECHNIQUE MECHANICAL NECK PAIN

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Faculty of Physical Therapy
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Giza, Egypt

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