Non-specific Neck PainNCT07661394
The Effect Of Myofascial Release Techniques On Functionality And Pain İn Violinists With Non-Specific Neck Pain
A study testing Myofascial Release Technique in people with Non-specific Neck Pain and Physical Therapy, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-specific Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Myofascial Release Technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 24 Apr 2026to 10 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who have been playing the violin professionally for at least 2 years
- Individuals with non-specific neck pain for the last 3 months
- Individuals who practice the violin for more than 10 hours per week on average
Who cannot join
- Individuals with signs of spinal stenosis or radiculopathy in the cervical region
- Individuals with a history of surgery or serious trauma to the neck, shoulder, or back within the past 1 year
- Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis) or with a history of active malignancy Individuals with contraindications to myofascial release (MFR), including active skin infection, open wounds, or severe osteoporosis
- Individuals using non-routine analgesic medications during the study period or participating in any concurrent physical therapy program
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). The interventions will target myofascial restrictions in the neck, shoulder, and related fascial structures to reduce pain and improve mobility.
- Conditions
- Non-specific Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Myofascial Release Technique
- Keywords
- Myofascial Release, Non-specific neck pain, Violinists
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Myofascial Release TechniqueOther
Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Myofascial Release Techniques Group | Experimental | Participants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain. Receives: Other: Myofascial Release Technique |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants will be young adult violinists aged 18-25 with similar professional violin experience and non-specific neck pain related to instrument playing. During the 8-week study period, they will not receive any manual therapy, exercise program, or specific neck treatment. They will be instructed to maintain their usual practice routines, ergonomics, and daily activities without modification and to avoid any additional physiotherapy interventions. Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline and at the end of the study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity. It is typically a 10 cm line anchored with "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Patients mark a point on the line that represents their current pain level. The score is determined by measuring the distance from the "no pain" anchor, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. It is widely used due to its simplicity, sensitivity, and reliability.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Neck Disability Index
Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess disability and functional limitations in individuals with neck pain. It consists of 10 items related to daily activities (e.g., pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, work, sleeping). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability. It is widely used in clinical and research settings due to its good reliability and validity.
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2026
- Study start24 Apr 2026
- Primary completion6 May 2026
- Study completion10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-specific Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A randomized parallel-group design was used. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the Myofascial Release (MFR) Group or the Control Group in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated random sequence by an independent researcher not involved in participant recruitment, assessment, or treatment. Allocation concealment will be ensured using sealed, opaque, consecutively numbered envelopes.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, FİLİZ EYÜBOĞLU, Uskudar University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07661394
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UskudarUUUU
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect Of Myofascial Release Techniques On Functionality And Pain İn Violinists With Non-Specific Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07661394
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UskudarUUUU
- Conditions
- Non-specific Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Myofascial Release, Non-specific neck pain, Violinists
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Participants will undergo an 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-administered MFR sessions (45 minutes, twice weekly) and self-myofascial release exercises (20 minutes, three times weekly). The interventions will target myofascial restrictions in the neck, shoulder, and related fascial structures to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A randomized parallel-group design was used. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the Myofascial Release (MFR) Group or the Control Group in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated random sequence by an independent researcher not involved in participant recruitment, assessment, or treatment. Allocation concealment will be ensured using sealed, opaque, consecutively numbered envelopes.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Myofascial Release Techniques Group | Experimental | Other: Myofascial Release TechniqueParticipants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants will be young adult violinists aged 18-25 with similar professional violin experience and non-specific neck pain related to instrument playing. During the 8-week study period, they will not receive any manual therapy, exercise program, or specific neck treatment. They will be instructed to maintain their usual practice routines, ergonomics, and daily activities without modification and to avoid any additional physiotherapy interventions. Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline and at the end of the study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who have been playing the violin professionally for at least 2 years
- Individuals with non-specific neck pain for the last 3 months
- Individuals who practice the violin for more than 10 hours per week on average
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Individuals with signs of spinal stenosis or radiculopathy in the cervical region
- Individuals with a history of surgery or serious trauma to the neck, shoulder, or back within the past 1 year
- Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis) or with a history of active malignancy Individuals with contraindications to myofascial release (MFR), including active skin infection, open wounds, or severe osteoporosis
- Individuals using non-routine analgesic medications during the study period or participating in any concurrent physical therapy program
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Myofascial Release TechniqueParticipants will receive a 8-week myofascial release (MFR) program consisting of therapist-applied sessions twice weekly (45 minutes) targeting cervical and shoulder fascia, combined with a self-MFR home program three times per week (20 minutes) using massage balls. The aim is to reduce fascial restrictions and neck pain in violinists with non-specific neck pain. | Other | Myofascial Release Techniques Group |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity. It is typically a 10 cm line anchored with "no pain" at one end and "worst imaginable pain" at the other. Patients mark a point on the line that represents their current pain level. The score is determined by measuring the distance from the "no pain" anchor, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. It is widely used due to its simplicity, sensitivity, and reliability.
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention
Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess disability and functional limitations in individuals with neck pain. It consists of 10 items related to daily activities (e.g., pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, work, sleeping). Each item is scored from 0 to 5, with a total score ranging from 0 to 50; higher scores indicate greater disability. It is widely used in clinical and research settings due to its good reliability and validity.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jun 2026.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Myofascial Release Technique in people with Non-specific Neck Pain and Physical Therapy, run by Uskudar University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jun 2026.