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At-Home rehab for back pain: no therapist needed?

NCT ID NCT07573527

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether tele-rehabilitation—guided video sessions with self-massage, stretches, and posture tips—can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with rhomboid trigger points. Thirty-six adults with neck and upper back pain will be randomly assigned to either the tele-rehab program or standard in-person myofascial release. The goal is to see if a home-based approach can be as effective as hands-on therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tele-rehabilitation (self-myofascial release with a tennis ball, stretching, postural exercises, and ergonomic education delivered via live video)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home treatment option for neck and upper back pain caused by trigger points.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is simple and low-risk, but its effectiveness compared to in-person therapy is uncertain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 36 people

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

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study. * Age 18-35 years * Both Genders: Male and Female * Paitents experiencing Neck and upper back pain due to active trigger points.(16) According to Travell and Simons (1999)criteria, active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are identified. * NPRS ≥4 * Presence of maximum one or more than one MTrPs in the Romboids muscle. * Prolong sitting at least 6 hours per day. * Access to a device with internet connection ( for tele rehabilitation group). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants falling in this category would be excluded from the study. * Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study. * Patients currently taking analgesics (painkillers) or muscle relaxants. * Any inflammatory pathology, neurological impairment, and cervical tumor. * Other deformities such as scoliosis or torticollis. * Spinal Injuries and any other co morbidity. * Any surgery, trauma, fracture and fall. * Pregnancy. * Patient unwilling to comply follow up schedule. * Patient involvement in another interventional study.

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome Neck Pain

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Myofascial pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • JPMC

    RECRUITING

    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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