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New MRI technique may reveal how massage eases chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT07278570

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a special MRI method to see how muscles and connective tissues move and respond to pressure. Researchers will compare healthy people and those with myofascial pain, and see if hands-on therapy (Tuina) changes tissue movement. Participants with pain will be randomly assigned to receive Tuina or standard care, and will have MRI scans and fill out pain questionnaires.

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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 78 people

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

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Patient Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult males or females (age ≥ 18 years) 2. A history of chronic low back for at least 3 months. (Measured by patient history and physical exam) 3. A palpable taut band or nodule within the skeletal muscle 4. Hypersensitive tender spot within the taut band 5. Recognition of current pain complaint by pressure on the tender nodule/taut band 6. Painful limit to the full stretch range of motion Patient Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 2. Any contraindication to an MRI exam, or severe claustrophobia that would prevent safe completion of the scan 3. Previous therapy in the area to be treated within 3 months 4. Previous severe back injury (including fracture) or surgery 5. Any neurological conditions or active systemic disease (e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis) that impaired sensation/pain perception 6. Severe osteoarthritis 7. Skin injuries in the area to be treated 8. Known or suspected clinically significant lumbar disc or other structural spinal pathology considered to be the primary cause of the participant's symptoms or makes study participation or manual therapy inappropriate. 9. Have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigators to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence 10. Inability to provide consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain Myofascial pain syndrome - lower back

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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