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Massage may soothe chronic muscle pain, new study finds

NCT ID NCT07413770

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

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

Summary

This study looked at whether classical massage can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition that causes muscle knots and radiating pain. Sixty adults aged 30–50 with active trigger points in the upper back took part. Researchers compared massage alone to massage combined with standard physiotherapy, measuring pain intensity, muscle tenderness, and quality of life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome confirmed by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, according to the criteria of Travell and Simons (1992) * Male or female participants aged 30-50 years * Presence of at least one active trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle confirmed by palpation * Pain radiating to the neck and upper extremity persisting for at least 3 months * Pain intensity of ≥4/10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) * Functional impairment indicated by a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10/50 (≥20%) * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of diagnosed systemic musculoskeletal or rheumatologic disorders (e.g., fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis) * Signs or symptoms of neuropathic pain or cervical radiculopathy * Conditions contraindicating massage therapy (e.g., skin infection, open wounds, bleeding disorders, active inflammation) * Receipt of manual therapy, massage, dry needling, injections, or similar treatments targeting the affected region within the preceding 1 month * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * History of acute trauma, fracture, or surgical intervention involving the neck or shoulder region

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Conditions

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fibromyalgia myofascial pain syndrome Pain

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Massage therapy Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome Pain Physiotherapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biruni University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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