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Massage-like therapy may straighten posture and even faces, small trial suggests

NCT ID NCT07610200

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ece ACAR Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether myofascial release therapy, a type of hands-on treatment that loosens tight connective tissue, can improve body posture and facial symmetry in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy twice a week for six weeks or to a control group with no treatment. Researchers will measure changes using photos and facial landmarks before and after the study.

What this could mean

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Active substance
myofascial release therapy (a manual therapy procedure)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to improve posture and facial balance in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy individuals, not patients. Results may not apply to people with medical conditions, and the therapy might not produce noticeable changes.

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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 60 people

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

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals aged between 18 and 45 years * Ability to understand and follow study instructions * Independent performance of daily living activities * No regular physiotherapy or manual therapy treatment within the previous 3 months * Willingness to participate voluntarily and sign the informed consent form * Ability to attend assessment and intervention sessions regularly Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting posture or facial symmetry * Current musculoskeletal injury or ongoing rehabilitation treatment * Previous facial, spinal, or major musculoskeletal surgery or trauma * Pregnancy * Use of medications affecting muscle tone or neuromuscular function * Psychiatric or cognitive disorders limiting study participation * Inability to comply with study procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Facial Asymmetry hemifacial hypertrophy myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Facial asymmetry Myofascial dysfunction Postural disorders

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