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New combo therapy for neck pain put to the test

NCT ID NCT07672028

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares ERGON therapy (a tool-assisted massage) alone versus ERGON therapy plus a muscle relaxation technique in 42 adults with mechanical neck pain. Both groups also receive standard treatments like heat and electrical stimulation. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain and improves neck movement better than ERGON alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ERGON therapy (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) and muscle energy technique
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for mechanical neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of muscle energy technique may be small or absent.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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: Individuals clinically diagnosed with mechanical neck pain Duration of neck pain of at least 2 weeks Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of cervical spine surgery within the past 12 months History of trauma or infection in the cervical region Presence of neurological deficits or cervical radiculopathy Presence of systemic disorders affecting musculoskeletal function Any other musculoskeletal deformity or significant disability affecting the neck region \-

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Neck pain musculoskeletal

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bethania Hospital

    Sialkot, 54910, Pakistan

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