Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Dry Cupping On Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jun 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to find out which treatment is more effective for people with chronic neck pain: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization or Dry Cupping. Both methods aim to reduce pain, improve neck movement, and help people feel better overall. The trial is currently recruiting participants who are between 18 and 35 years old and have been experiencing neck pain for at least the last three months. Both men and women with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 are welcome to join.

Participants in this study can expect to receive either of the two treatments and will be monitored for changes in their pain levels, neck movement, and daily activities. However, not everyone can participate; individuals with serious health issues, recent neck surgeries, or certain skin and psychiatric conditions will be excluded. This trial is important because it could help identify the best approach to managing chronic neck pain, potentially improving the quality of life for many individuals suffering from this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 45 patients with chronic mechanical neck pain in the past 3 months.
• • Age range from 18 to 35 years old.
• • Patients will be from both sexes.
• • Body mass index from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2.
• • Subjects suffer from chronic mechanical neck pain.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Serious injury.
• • Tumor.
• • Infection.
• • Spinal fractures.
• • Recent cervical surgery.
• • Cervical radiculopathy.
• • Skin disease, allergy, hypersensitivity, any malignant or benign tumors.
• • Unhealed scars or wounds.
• • Pregnancy.
• • Known psychiatric condition under treatment or medication.
• • Any orthopedic and Neurological condition as cervical PIVD, spondylolisthesis.