Massage showdown: can cupping or soft touch ease chronic neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07120659
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests two massage types—vacuum (cupping) and tactile (soft touch)—in 60 adults with chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months. Participants get six weekly sessions, and researchers use sensory tests to see how the treatments affect pain pathways. The goal is to find better non-drug options for pain relief.
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UiT, The Arctic University of Norway, Institute of Community Medicine, National Research Center in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NAFKAM
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