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Shiatsu therapy shows promise for kids in chronic pain

NCT ID NCT06929598

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tel Aviv University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding shiatsu—a gentle Japanese bodywork therapy—to standard medical care can improve quality of life for children aged 10 to 18 with chronic non-inflammatory pain. About 40 participants will receive one 30-minute shiatsu session per week for six weeks and fill out questionnaires about their well-being and family impact. The goal is to see if this complementary therapy offers meaningful relief beyond usual treatments.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Shiatsu therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe, non-drug option to ease chronic pain and improve daily life for children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with no control group, so results may be due to placebo or natural recovery. It also only includes 40 participants, so findings may not apply to all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 10-18 years * Diagnosed with non-inflammatory chronic pain syndromes * Actively followed by the Pediatric Rheumatology and/or Pediatric Pain Clinics at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (at least twice a year) * Informed consent signed by at least one legal guardian (or both guardians in cases of separated parents) * If participant is 16 years or older, they must also sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Informed consent cannot be obtained from the participant or their legal guardians * Legal guardians unable to provide informed consent * Patients with severe conditions (e.g., bone metastasis) * Patients unable to participate in Shiatsu therapy sessions * Participation in Shiatsu therapy within 6 months prior to study enrollment * Participant or legal guardian refuses participation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain Chronic pain and comorbid emotional problems Chronic pain syndrome Chronic pain, psychogenic Chronic pain, widespread Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia syndrome Functional pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Tel Aviv, 64239-06, Israel

  • Tel Aviv Univrsity

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

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