Neck rolling shown to alter blood pressure in small study
NCT ID NCT07433543
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether foam rolling the neck could change blood pressure and improve neck movement in 24 healthy young adults. Participants used a massage roller on the right side of their neck for four short sessions. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rate, tissue hardness, and neck flexibility before and after rolling. The goal was to see if this simple technique might have immediate effects on circulation and relaxation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- foam rolling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple technique to help lower blood pressure or improve neck mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study in healthy young adults only. Results may not apply to people with health conditions, and the effects might be too small to matter in daily life.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy participants aged 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * use of antihypertensive medication; * orthopedic, neurological, renal, metabolic, or cardiovascular disorders.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy
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