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Gentle touch beats stretching for quick neck pain relief, study finds

NCT ID NCT07515352

Symptom relief Sponsor: King Saud University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two physical therapy techniques—myofascial release and positional release—in 30 young adults with neck pain from a condition called unilateral trapezitis. Both treatments reduced pain, improved neck movement, and eased disability when added to standard exercises. Positional release worked faster for pain relief, making it a good first choice for quick symptom improvement.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

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Started

Sep 2023

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

20 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects diagnosed with trapezitis with trigger point by an orthopedic surgeon, * with unilateral upper trapezius tender point, * taut band palpable in upper trapezius muscle, * excruciating spot tenderness at one point along the length of the taut band of upper trapezius muscle, * restriction in cervical lateral flexion when measured, and * pain elevated by elongating (stretching) the trapezius muscle Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with history of cervical spine trauma or fracture, * recent surgery on the cervical spine, * skin condition around area to be treated, * current use of anti-inflammatory medications, * brachial nerve pain, * deformities of the neck, * sensory/perception anomalies close to the treatment area, * radiculopathy or myopathy symptoms, * degenerative cervical spine condition, * with a history of cardiac illness or presence of a pacemaker, * epilepsy, * psychological disorder, and * pregnant women

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

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Myofascial pain syndromes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences

    Kannur, Kerala, 670105, India

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