Clinical trials
Massage clinical trials
Below are recruiting massage clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 80 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06982456Enrolling by invitation
Manual therapy for neck pain in physiotherapy students
This study tests if manual therapy techniques help students with localized neck pain feel better. It focuses on pain in the upper shoulder muscle.
MurciaAges 18–40 - NCT06383091Recruiting
Manual therapy for voice recovery after thyroid removal
This study tests if a special hands-on therapy (manual therapy) can help your voice and throat muscles recover better after total thyroidectomy. It may reduce voice problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06297265Recruiting
Gentle breast massage after lumpectomy for breast cancer
This trial studies whether a special gentle massage technique (manual lymphatic drainage) can help women who have had breast-conserving surgery and will receive whole breast radiation. The goal is to see if it reduces side effects and improves recovery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06312696Recruiting
Neck movement study with spinal manipulation therapy
This study tests whether a special hands-on therapy (spinal manipulation) can help people with long-term neck pain. It will measure how the neck moves and whether the treatment improves movement and reduces pain.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–39 - NCT06293196Recruiting
Acupoint eye massage trial for healthy people
This study tests whether massaging acupoints around the eyes can improve eye health measurements. It is only for healthy people with no eye problems, recent surgeries, or caffeine before the test.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT06144164RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
This trial tests a comprehensive prevention program to reduce lymphedema—a swelling in the arm—after breast cancer surgery that removes lymph nodes. If you qualify, you'll learn special exercises and care steps to lower your risk.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT05843396Recruiting
Study of newborn brain development and response to care
This study looks at how newborns’ brains develop and how they respond to an intervention. It helps researchers understand brain organization in individual babies so care can improve in the future.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT05547152Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Facial Paralysis Recovery
This trial tests whether a virtual reality self-rehabilitation program can help people recover movement and reduce unwanted muscle contractions after recent facial paralysis. You would practice facial exercises using VR technology at home to retrain your facial muscles.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for massage?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 80 recruiting massage studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a massage trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a massage trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.