Percussion massage vs. sham: which gives faster neck pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07307014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a single session of percussion massage can quickly improve neck movement and reduce pain in people with nonspecific neck pain. Thirty adults with moderate neck pain were randomly assigned to get either the real massage or a sham (fake) treatment. Researchers measured how far they could move their neck and how much pressure caused pain, right after the treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18 to 60 years Diagnosis of nonspecific neck pain Resting neck pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria History of cervical spine fracture, tumor, or inflammatory disease Previous surgery involving the neck or shoulder region Neurological deficits related to the cervical spine Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy Cognitive impairment or inability to understand study procedures
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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