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NCT Number: NCT07664969

The Benefits of Massage for Back Pain

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a oriented massage by comparing it with that of a classic symmetrical massage.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cabinet d'ostéopathie

Noumea, Sud, 98800, New Caledonia

About this study

After being informed, included and randomised, the 50 people received four successive massages. Four receive a symmetrical massage and four receive a directional massage, in a 1:1 ratio.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients suffering from chronic spinal pain (for at least 3 months) refractory to PO2S
  • Patients aged between 18 and 80
  • Patients having been treated with PO2S and still suffering from refractory pain
  • Patients who gave informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients whose chronic spinal pain is caused by inflammatory disease, tumour, infection or trauma to the back.
  • Patients with a history of back surgery and/or vertebral fracture in the last 6 months
  • Patients with a motor disability related to the reason for consultation
  • Women who are more than six months pregnant.
  • Patients who are unable to communicate or understand the study process.
  • Patients who had been assessed and excluded by Dr Jean Luc Isambert.

Treatment and study plan

Massage

Other

Physiotherapy-type massage

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Pain Intensity on the 0-to-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: Day 0 immediately before treatment Session 1, Day 1 at 24 hours after treatment Session 1, Day 7 immediately before treatment Session 2, and Day 8 at 24 hours after treatment Session 2

    Pain intensity will be assessed using the 0-to-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. The outcome measure is the change in pain intensity score from immediately before each treatment session to 24 hours after the same treatment session.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel Boeuf

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Directed Massage in Patients Suffering From Chronic Spinal Pain Refractory to PO2S: a Randomised Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 24, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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