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Could a diaphragm massage ease stubborn neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07761793

Symptom relief Sponsor: Abdelrahman Alghoul Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether adding hands-on diaphragm release to a standard neck exercise program can improve pain, disability, fatigue, and fear of movement in adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty adults aged 25 to 60 with neck pain lasting over three months will be split into two groups: one doing neck exercises alone, the other doing the same exercises plus diaphragmatic myofascial release. Both groups receive six weeks of supervised sessions, and outcomes are measured before, right after, and four weeks later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Diaphragmatic myofascial release and diaphragm-directed manual therapy added to a supervised neck exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point to a simple, drug-free way to boost the benefits of neck exercises for people with chronic neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of the manual therapy may also be modest or no better than exercise alone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 25-60 years. * Diagnosis of chronic neck pain lasting longer than 3 months. * Ability to understand and follow instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cervical spine surgery. * Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. * History of fracture, inflammatory disease, malignancy, or neurological disorder. * Respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or severe asthma. * Current vestibular disorder. * Pregnancy. * Receipt of physical therapy or manual therapy during the previous 3 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Kinesiophobia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic neck pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alnos Street

    Gaza, Palestinian Territories

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