Hands-on techniques battle neck pain: which wins?
NCT ID NCT06986317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different hands-on treatments for neck pain caused by trigger points (knots in the muscle). 34 adults with at least one trigger point received either a gentle hold-and-release technique or a scraping tool technique. Researchers measured pain, neck disability, and range of motion over three weeks to see which approach worked better.
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Study facts
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- 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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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Male and Female Age group 18-55 years At least one trigger point Exclusion Criteria: * Radiculopathy * History of head and upper back trauma or surgery * Tendency to hemorrhage * Systemic disease
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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• Al- Raee Hospital Gujranwala • Civil Hospital Gujranwala • Elite college of Management Sciences Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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