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New muscle technique aims to loosen neck knots and boost grip strength

NCT ID NCT07591259

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a hands-on technique called Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition (INIMT) for people with painful muscle knots in the upper neck. 60 adults with trigger points will receive either INIMT plus standard therapy or standard therapy alone for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hand grip strength, pain, and wrist movement.

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Active substance
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIMT) — a combination of pressure, stretching, and muscle energy methods
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease neck pain and improve hand strength in people with muscle trigger points.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) comparing two physical therapy methods. Results may not apply to everyone, and the technique may not outperform standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

May 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects will be selected from out patient clinic of Delta University hospital, Dakahlia, Egypt. * Subjects aged between 18 and 55 years. * Their body mass index (BMI) were ranged from 18-30 kg/m2. * Subjects diagnosed as myofascial pain syndrome with a unilateral upper trapezius myofascial trigger point on the dominant side by a physician. * Subjects must have characteristics of trigger points: hardened, thickened taut bands in MPS patients. Contraction knots within taut muscle bands are pathognomonic features of MTrPs. Common features of the trigger point include the tender bands of muscles, taut band which could produce pain while pressing it directly or sometimes spontaneous, with this there was weak muscles, sensory motor dysfunctions, changes in motor control function and disruption of normal patterns of motor recruitments are seen. * Subjects from both genders. * The severity of pain on the visual analogue scale should be higher than two out of ten. * Patients will receive all standard medical treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of any major neurological or musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. * Neck pain due to cervical spine pathology. * Any history of cervical trauma, fractures or dislocations, carcinoma. * Uncooperative behavior, and unwillingness to participate. * Wrist problems (stiffness, fracture, operation or carpal tunnel syndrome).

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

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Myofascial trigger point pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • out patient clinic of Delta University hospital

    Gamasa, Egypt

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