Massage therapy for long-term neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether massage can help people with neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months. You will receive massage sessions, and researchers will track how your pain changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have had neck pain (with or without arm pain) for at least 3 months.
- Your average neck pain in the last 24 hours is at least a 4 out of 10.
- You do not have other ongoing chronic pain conditions (besides neck pain).
- You are not pregnant and do not have bleeding disorders or take blood thinners.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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