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Study identifier: NCT06929598 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Shiatsu for Chronic Non-Inflammatory Pain in Children and Adolescents

Condition: Chronic Pain · Chronic Pain Syndrome · Chronic Pain and Comorbid Emotional Problems  ·  Sponsor: Tel Aviv University

PhaseNA
Planned participants40
Who can joinAll sexes, 10 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding Shiatsu therapy to standard treatment can improve quality of life in children and adolescents with chronic pain that is not caused by inflammation. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Shiatsu therapy help improve the quality of life in children with long-lasting pain? All participants will continue their regular treatment and will also: * Receive a 30-minute Shiatsu session once a week for six weeks * Complete questionnaires about their quality of life and family impact before, during, and after the treatment period The study includes about 40 participants between the ages of 10 and 18, who are already being followed at the pediatric pain and rheumatology clinics at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

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Talk to the study team

Eyal Cohen-Sela, MD  ·  +972-3-6974247  ·  cohensela@mail.tau.ac.il

Merav Heshin-Bekenstein, MD  ·  +972-3-6974247  ·  prheum@tlvmc.gov.il

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Locations (2)

Tel Aviv UnivrsityTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, IsraelNot Yet Recruiting
Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterTel Aviv, IsraelRecruiting

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