Neck pain relief after percussion therapy vs. longitudinal stripping massage

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares two therapeutic approaches—percussion therapy and longitudinal stripping massage—to see how they affect neck muscle relaxation and blood flow. Ultrasound elastography will measure muscle stiffness and Doppler imaging will assess blood flow in the transverse cervical artery before and after treatment. Eligible participants are adults aged 18 to 60 with chronic neck pain and moderate pain/disability levels. The primary goal is to determine if a single treatment session can reduce muscle tension in the upper trapezius region and alter vascular responses. No results are provided yet, and the study is conducted at Poznan University of Physical Education in Poland.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: 18-60 years
* Neck pain persisting for at least 3 months
* Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score between 3 and 7
* Neck Disability Index (NDI) between 20% and 48%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy and postpartum period
* History of cervical spine or shoulder surgery
* Diagnosed fibromyalgia, radiculopathy, or myelopathy
* Myofascial therapy within the last 3 months
* Use of analgesic medication within 48 hours before assessment
* Venous diseases

Where it's running

• Poznań University of Physical Education
  Poznan, Poland Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.