Simple rib and diaphragm techniques may offer Drug-Free neck pain relief
NCT ID NCT07133646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two hands-on techniques—rib mobilization and diaphragm release—in 100 adults with non-specific neck pain. The goal was to see if improving ribcage and diaphragm movement could reduce pain and increase neck mobility. Participants received these manual therapies, and their pain levels and range of motion were measured before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rib mobilization and diaphragm release techniques
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these manual therapy techniques could provide a simple, drug-free way to reduce neck pain and improve mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial without a control group, so results may not be widely applicable. Benefits may vary by individual.
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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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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Dec 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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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Neurological tests will be negative * Both genders having age between 20 to 45 years * Participants should have primary complaint of neck pain * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 20% or greater (i.e. 10 points or greater on a 0 to 50 scale) * A pain intensity of ≥4 on the 10-point Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Exclusion Criteria: * First and second rib fracture and dislocation * Past surgical history of cervical and thoracic region * Thoracic Outlet syndrome and cervical radiculopathy * Congenital anomalies of spine and ribs
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 11311, Egypt
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