Study explores why some patients respond better to physical therapy
NCT ID NCT04929171
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looked at 30 people with chronic neck or shoulder pain from myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers wanted to see if certain pain features (called nociplastic pain) affect how well patients respond to physical therapy. Participants were followed for 3 months after starting physical therapy. The goal is to better understand which patients benefit most from this treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help tailor physical therapy approaches based on pain type, improving treatment for people with myofascial pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is observational, not testing a new treatment.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, United States