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Can gentle touch techniques unlock relief from chronic neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07767747

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial compares two gentle manual therapies—the Emmett Technique and Bowen Therapy—for people with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome, a common cause of neck pain and stiffness. About 46 adults aged 18 to 45 with chronic neck pain will be randomly assigned to receive one of the techniques alongside standard physiotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in pain, neck movement, and daily function to see which approach offers greater relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Emmett Technique or Bowen Therapy, both gentle manual therapies applied with light pressure to specific body points, combined with conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If one technique proves more effective, it could point toward a preferred non-drug therapy for easing chronic neck pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply widely. As with any manual therapy, there is a small risk of temporary soreness or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 46 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants including both male and female * Age: 18-45 years * Clinical diagnosis of upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome according to -----Travell and Simons' criteria, including: Taut band Hypersensitive trigger point Referral pain pattern Restricted range of motion * Reproduction of pain upon probing * Pain duration surpassing 3 months * NPRS score: 3-10 Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical trauma or surgical history * Cervical radiculopathy and/or other neurological conditions * Psychiatric disorders, malignancies, rheumatologic conditions, or systemic illnesses * Fibromyalgia * Recent dry needling, trigger-point injection treatments, or other invasive procedures * Pregnancy

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

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Myofascial pain syndrome (upper trapezius)

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  • University of Management and technology Sialkot Campus

    Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51070, Pakistan

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