Impact of Physical Touch on Back and Neck Pain Management
Effects of Physical Touch on Treatment Outcomes and Patient Perception in Individuals With Back and Neck Pain: an Experimental Study
NA · Philipps University Marburg · NCT06069193
This study is testing how professional touch techniques during treatment can help German-speaking adults with back or neck pain feel better and stick to their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Philipps University Marburg (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Marburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06069193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how professional touch techniques affect treatment expectations and adherence in German-speaking adults suffering from back or neck pain. Participants will undergo a 45-minute session that includes structured components and physical touch interventions. The study aims to assess various factors such as treatment expectations, treatment effects, adherence, and participant motivation, providing insights into the role of touch in healthcare interactions and its influence on treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are German-speaking adults aged 18 and older who currently experience back or neck pain.
Not a fit: Patients with mild pain (NRS < 3) or severe medical conditions that contraindicate physical activity may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance pain management strategies by integrating physical touch into treatment protocols.
How similar studies have performed: While the effects of verbal communication on the placebo effect have been well-studied, the impact of nonverbal factors like touch is less explored, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Present complaints of back or neck pain * Age of at least 18 years * Proficiency in the German language * Willingness to engage in daily short exercise routines Exclusion Criteria: * NRS \<3 at baseline (0 = no pain and 10 = worst possible pain) * Presence of contraindications for physical activity, such as severe disc diseases * Presence of a severe medical condition * Initiation of new pain treatment
Where this trial is running
Marburg
- Germany Philipps University — Marburg, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Winfried Rief, Prof. Dr. — Dept. of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany
- Study coordinator: Fatima Bouloukt, M.Sc.
- Email: fatima.bouloukt@uni-marburg.de
- Phone: +49 6421 28-24048
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Pain, randomized controlled trial, placeboresponse, pain, doctor-patient interaction, treatment expectations