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Response to Massage in Neck Pain

Sponsor: University of Florida • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06224829

Registry updated: 2026-09-30

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Description

This study is interested in whether baseline measures of pain sensitivity i.e. the amount of pressure required to feel pain predicts pain relief following a pain inducing massage AND whether pain relief following a pain inducing massage is different than a pain free massage or placing your hand in a cold water bath. Participants with neck pain will be randomly assigned to receive a pain inducing massage, pain free massage, or to place their hand in a cold water bath.

Interventions

Pain Inducing Massage (Procedure)
60 seconds of direct pressure to the neck resulting in 5/10 pain . This will be repeated four times for a total of 240 seconds
Pain Free Massage (Procedure)
60 seconds of direct pressure to the neck resulting in 0/10 pain . This will be repeated four times for a total of 240 seconds
Cold Water Bath (Procedure)
Participants will place their hand in a cold water bath maintained at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius for 60 seconds. This will be repeated four times for a total of 240 seconds.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 60 years old * Currently experiencing neck pain with or without arm pain * Neck pain symptom intensity rated as 4/10 or higher during the last 24 hours * Neck pain for greater than or equal to 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Non- English speaking * Systemic medical conditions known to affect sensation (e.g. diabetes) * History of neck surgery or fracture within the past 6 months * Current history of chronic pain condition other than neck pain * Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy * History of whiplash * Currently using blood thinning medication * Any blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia * Any contraindication to application of ice, such as: uncontrolled hypertension, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, and circulatory compromise * Pregnancy

Conditions

Neck Pain

Locations

University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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