Shiatsu therapy shows promise for kids in chronic pain
NCT ID NCT06929598
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding shiatsu—a gentle Japanese bodywork therapy—to standard medical care can improve quality of life for children aged 10 to 18 with chronic non-inflammatory pain. About 40 participants will receive one 30-minute shiatsu session per week for six weeks and fill out questionnaires about their well-being and family impact. The goal is to see if this complementary therapy offers meaningful relief beyond usual treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Shiatsu therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug option to ease chronic pain and improve daily life for children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with no control group, so results may be due to placebo or natural recovery. It also only includes 40 participants, so findings may not apply to all children.
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Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
RECRUITINGTel Aviv, 64239-06, Israel
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Tel Aviv Univrsity
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
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