Acute Effects of Percussion Massage in Nonspecific Neck Pain

NCT07307014 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: BVUçes
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage therapy compared with a sham intervention on cervical range of motion and pressure pain threshold in individuals with nonspecific neck pain.

Conditions

Neck Pain Musculoskeletal

Keywords

nonspesific neck pain; percussive massage; musculoskeletal disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cervical Range of Motion (ROM)

  Cervical range of motion (ROM) is assessed in flexion, extension, right and left lateral flexion, and right and left rotation using a digital goniometer. Measurements are performed in a seated position by a blinded assessor following standardized procedures.

  Immediately before and immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT)

  Immediately before and immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Percussion Massage Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group receive a single session of percussion massage therapy applied to the bilateral upper trapezius muscles.

Device: Percussion Massage Therapy

Sham Percussion Therapy

SHAM COMPARATOR

Participants in this group receive a sham percussion intervention designed to mimic the active treatment without providing mechanical tissue stimulation.

Device: Sham Percussion Therapy

Interventions

Percussion Massage Therapy DEVICE

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.

Percussion Massage Therapy

Sham Percussion Therapy DEVICE

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.

Sham Percussion Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 to 60 years
• 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

You may not qualify if:

• History of cervical spine fracture, tumor, or inflammatory disease
• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst.Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 13, 2025
• First Posted: December 29, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 12, 2024
• Study Completion: September 20, 2024
• Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)