Acute Effects of Percussion Massage in Nonspecific Neck Pain
NCT ID: NCT07307014
Last Updated: 2025-12-29
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-05-01
2024-09-20
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This single-blind randomized controlled trial investigated the immediate effects of percussion massage therapy compared with a sham intervention in individuals with nonspecific neck pain. Participants were randomly allocated to either a percussion massage therapy group or a sham percussion therapy group. Cervical range of motion and pressure pain threshold were assessed before and immediately after the intervention.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Percussion Massage Therapy
Participants in this group receive a single session of percussion massage therapy applied to the bilateral upper trapezius muscles.
Percussion Massage Therapy
Percussion massage therapy is applied using a handheld percussive massage device. The intervention is performed with the participant in a seated position and targets the bilateral upper trapezius muscles for a total duration of 6 minutes. A circular massage head is used to deliver percussive stimulation along the muscle for 2 minutes on each side, followed by focused stimulation at two trigger points using a bullet head attachment for 30 seconds per point at a frequency of 30 Hz.
Sham Percussion Therapy
Participants in this group receive a sham percussion intervention designed to mimic the active treatment without providing mechanical tissue stimulation.
Sham Percussion Therapy
The same percussive massage device is activated to produce comparable sound and vibration cues but is held at a fixed distance from the skin without physical contact. The duration of the procedure and therapist-participant interaction are matched to the experimental intervention to maintain participant blinding.
Interventions
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Percussion Massage Therapy
Percussion massage therapy is applied using a handheld percussive massage device. The intervention is performed with the participant in a seated position and targets the bilateral upper trapezius muscles for a total duration of 6 minutes. A circular massage head is used to deliver percussive stimulation along the muscle for 2 minutes on each side, followed by focused stimulation at two trigger points using a bullet head attachment for 30 seconds per point at a frequency of 30 Hz.
Sham Percussion Therapy
The same percussive massage device is activated to produce comparable sound and vibration cues but is held at a fixed distance from the skin without physical contact. The duration of the procedure and therapist-participant interaction are matched to the experimental intervention to maintain participant blinding.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
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
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
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Bezmialem Vakif University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ertugrul Safran
Asst.Prof
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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BVUçes
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id