Ancient massage technique takes on stubborn nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07603154
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a specific massage technique called Peng's Fenjin Tuina can reduce pain from superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome, a condition that causes pain in the lower back and buttocks. Researchers will compare it to standard massage in 70 adults aged 18 to 70. Participants will receive treatment once a week for three weeks, and the study will measure pain levels and disability.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Peng's Fenjin Tuina (a type of massage therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, hands-on treatment option for people with this specific nerve pain condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is a massage technique, so benefits may be modest and not a cure.
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Locations
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Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, China