Neck stretches might loosen your hips too, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07213011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a short session of neck stretching or using a massage roller on the neck could improve flexibility not only in the neck but also in the hip. Thirty healthy adults participated, and researchers measured range of motion and tissue stiffness. The goal was to see if treating one area could have benefits elsewhere, which might help people who cannot directly work on an injured or painful body part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple neck stretches or self-massage can improve flexibility in distant body parts, offering a new approach for people who cannot directly treat an injured area.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with injuries or pain. The effects are short-term and may not lead to lasting changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male and female participants aged 18 or older. Exclusion Criteria: * orthopedic or neurological disorders; * current and recent injuries or damage to the upper and lower limbs.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy
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