Chronic PainNCT07664969
The Benefits of Massage for Back Pain
A study testing Massage in people with Chronic Pain, run by Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel Boeuf at 1 site in New Caledonia.
Trial summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a oriented massage by comparing it with that of a classic symmetrical massage. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Pain
- What is being tested?
- Massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNew Caledonia
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 15 Oct 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 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
New Caledonia1 site
Cabinet d'ostéopathie
Noumea, Sud, 98800
About this study
Official title: Effect of Directed Massage in Patients Suffering From Chronic Spinal Pain Refractory to PO2S: a Randomised Clinical Trial
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a oriented massage by comparing it with that of a classic symmetrical massage.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Being tested
- Massage
- Medical subject headings
- Chronic Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MassageOther
Physiotherapy-type massage
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Oriented massage | Experimental | Patients receive a oriented massage based on their Specific Torsion Pattern (STP) Receives: Other: Massage |
| Symmetrical massage | Active comparator | Patients receive a symmetrical massage Receives: Other: Massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Pain Intensity on the 0-to-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale
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.
Measured: 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
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jun 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2025
- Primary completion15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel Boeuf
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Michel BOEUF, Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel Boeuf
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07664969
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Massage
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Directed Massage in Patients Suffering From Chronic Spinal Pain Refractory to PO2S: a Randomised Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07664969
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Massage
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel BoeufUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 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.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a oriented massage by comparing it with that of a classic symmetrical massage.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Oriented massage | Experimental | Other: MassagePatients receive a oriented massage based on their Specific Torsion Pattern (STP) |
| Symmetrical massage | Active comparator | Other: MassagePatients receive a symmetrical massage |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MassagePhysiotherapy-type massage | Other | Oriented massage, Symmetrical massage |
Primary outcome
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.
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 24 Jun 2026.
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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 Massage in people with Chronic Pain, run by Cabinet d'ostéopathie Michel Boeuf at 1 site in New Caledonia.
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 4 inclusion and 6 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 24 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 New Caledonia. 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?
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). 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 24 Jun 2026.