CompletedNot Applicable

Acute Effects of Percussion Massage in Nonspecific Neck Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy compared with a sham intervention on cervical range of motion and pressure pain threshold in individuals with nonspecific neck pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18 to 60 years Diagnosis of nonspecific neck pain Resting neck pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria History of cervical spine fracture, tumor, or inflammatory disease Previous surgery involving the neck or shoulder region Neurological deficits related to the cervical spine Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy Cognitive impairment or inability to understand study procedures

What they're measuring

Cervical Range of Motion (ROM)

Timeframe: Immediately before and immediately after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07307014

SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-12

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