Myofascial Release and Dynamic Cupping in Children

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Conditions studied: Neck Pain

In brief

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that significantly affects quality of life and daily activities, with an annual prevalence of 30-50% worldwide. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of myofascial release therapy and dynamic cupping on neck pain and posture in school-based children aged 7-12 years. A total of 40 children with neck pain and postural deviations will be recruited from schools and randomly assigned to either a myofascial release group or a dynamic cupping group (20 participants each) for a 6-week intervention. Children with skin conditions, neurological symptoms, recent analgesic use, or assistive device use will be excluded. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, goniometer, and plumb line test, and data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27 to determine the effectiveness of both interventions in reducing pain and improving posture.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07575139

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

45

Starts

2025-01-29

Expected to finish

2026-08-19

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-08

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children with age 13 to 16.
• Both boys and girls
• neck pain (NPRS score from 7 to 10)
• Presence of postural deviations (will be access by using Plumb line test)

You may not qualify if…

• Skin infections, open wounds, or dermatological conditions in the neck/upper back region
• Neurological symptoms (cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis)
• Recent use of analgesics
• use of assistive devices (collars)

Where it is running

• Imran Amjad — Lahore, Pakistan (enrolling)

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