Plain-English translation of NCT06879743 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a specialized hands-on technique called suboccipital release — which involves gentle pressure and massage at the base of the skull — can help reduce neck pain and improve quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Half of the participants will receive this new treatment, while the other half will receive standard physical therapy exercises. Researchers will measure pain levels, neck disability, stress hormone levels, and overall quality of life before and after six weeks of treatment.
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and significantly impacts daily life and quality of life. Researchers want to see if this targeted neck massage technique can be a helpful addition to standard physical therapy, offering women with fibromyalgia a new way to manage their neck pain and improve how they feel.
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You will visit the clinic three times per week for six weeks. At the start and end of the study, you will complete assessments including pain rating scales, neck disability questionnaires, a quality-of-life survey, and a pressure test to measure pain sensitivity. During your visits, you will either receive the suboccipital release technique (hands-on neck massage) or standard physical therapy exercises, depending on which group you are randomly assigned to.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
February 2024
Primary completion
April 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years – 45 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2025.
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Central contact
Rowida Abdelgleel, Lecturer
Cairo University
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