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Shockwave therapy could ease stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT07660523

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either three weekly shockwave sessions or a home exercise program. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and muscle changes using ultrasound.

What this could mean

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Active substance
focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a noninvasive treatment option for chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy may not prove more effective than simple home exercises.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults older than 20 years. * Clinical diagnosis of nonspecific neck and shoulder pain primarily arising from muscles and soft tissues in the upper trapezius or levator scapulae region, as determined by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. * Neck and shoulder pain lasting for at least 3 months. * Neck Disability Index score greater than 5. * No use of analgesic medication or muscle relaxants within the previous month. * No injection therapy, physical therapy, or other treatment for neck and shoulder pain within the previous month. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Neck or shoulder pain caused by a neurologic disorder, including cervical radiculopathy. * Clinical or imaging diagnosis of cervical degenerative joint disease. * History of a rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. * History of head or neck trauma. * History of cervical spine surgery. * History of whiplash injury. * Pregnancy. * Current or previous malignancy considered clinically relevant to shockwave therapy. * Bleeding disorder. * Current use of anticoagulant medication, including warfarin. * Acute inflammation or infection at the treatment site. * Implanted cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. * Any other condition judged by the study physician to make participation or focused shockwave therapy inappropriate or unsafe.

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome Shoulder Pain

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Myofascial pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CiShan hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

    RECRUITING

    Kaohsiung City, 80230, Taiwan

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