Which manual therapy wins for rotator cuff pain? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07645963
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial trigger point release and the Neil Asher Technique—for treating rotator cuff syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain and limited movement. Thirty-six adults aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate rotator cuff syndrome will receive one of the two therapies alongside standard physiotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in pain, range of motion, and disability over the course of the trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- manual therapy (myofascial trigger point release and Neil Asher Technique)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show which manual therapy better eases shoulder pain and improves movement for people with rotator cuff syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the therapies may not provide lasting relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore HOD Physio Department
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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