NECK PAIN

This study tests a health system program called STEPPT that trains doctors to educate Hispanic patients with back or neck pain about the benefits of physical therapy. Patients also get culturally tailored handouts, videos, and help scheduling appointments. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect pain, thinking skills, brain structure, and blood markers in people with chronic neck pain. About 21 adults aged 20-65 with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will participate. Researchers will compare exercise approache…

This study tests whether different doses of high-power laser therapy can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with nonspecific neck pain. About 60 adults with moderate to severe neck pain will receive laser treatment and be monitored for changes. The goal is to find th…

This study tests a special stretching technique for people with long-term neck pain and tight hamstrings. About 156 adults aged 18-40 will be split into two groups: one gets the new technique, the other gets standard stretches. The goal is to see if the new method reduces pain an…

This study tests whether adding neck therapy (manual therapy and exercises) to standard concussion care can help people with ongoing symptoms and neck pain. Researchers want to see if it's possible to start this therapy earlier than usual. About 40 adults with a concussion within…

This study tests whether injecting a concentrated solution of your own blood platelets (PRP) into neck muscles can reduce long-term neck pain caused by myofascial syndrome. About 72 adults with chronic neck pain will receive either PRP or a placebo injection. Researchers will mea…

This study tests whether doing neck exercises with virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and disability better than the same exercises without VR. About 72 adults with long-term neck pain or whiplash will take part in 12 sessions over 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in p…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that uses your camera and AI to guide muscle relaxation can help office workers aged 20-40 feel less pain and stress. Participants either use the app for 4 weeks or continue their normal routine. The goal is to see if the app reduces musc…

This study is testing whether oral cannabis can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with long-term spine pain will take cannabis pills or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers will measure pain l…

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will measure how it affects neck disability and range of motion in 60 adults. The goal is to see if this gentle approach can improve daily function and mobility.

This study tests whether two different muscle relaxation techniques can reduce neck pain and stiffness in people who use computers for 6+ hours daily. Sixty adults aged 20-45 with chronic neck pain will receive 12 sessions of either progressive muscle relaxation or a muscle energ…

This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help people with neck pain and headaches. Researchers will measure muscle stiffness, jaw movement, and pain sensitivity in 30 adults aged 19-65. The goal is to see if OMT improves symptoms and body function.

This study looks at whether spinal manipulation (a chiropractic-style adjustment) can help normalize how the neck moves in people with chronic neck pain. Sixty adults aged 18-39 with neck pain for over 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive spinal manipulation, a light mas…

This study tests whether combining counseling with a muscle relaxant (tizanidine) can help people who have used opioids for a long time reduce their painkiller use after elective surgery. About 375 adults aged 18–75 will be randomly assigned to receive the combined treatment, cou…

This study looks at whether teaching people about their pain before doing specific exercises can help reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain. Researchers will compare three groups: exercise plus pain education, exercise alone, and a placebo. The…

This study looks at whether getting Chuna (a type of manual therapy) every two weeks for 20 weeks can reduce chronic neck pain better than just doing lifestyle changes and self-exercises. It involves 250 adults aged 19 to 69 who have had mild but bothersome neck pain for at least…

This study tests a special posture training program for butchers who often have neck and upper back pain from their work. About 50 butchers in Istanbul will take part to see if the training improves their pain, posture, and sleep quality. The goal is to help them feel better and …

This study compares two ways of using radiofrequency (heat) to treat chronic neck pain caused by arthritis in the small joints of the spine. The goal is to see which needle placement works better and lasts longer. About 72 adults with moderate to severe neck pain will be randomly…

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps veterans with chronic back or neck pain more than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Those in PRT or CBT will have nine weekly vi…

This study compares two types of muscle energy techniques to see which better reduces neck pain and improves muscle strength and endurance. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 19-44 with mechanical neck pain. Participants will receive either muscle-specific or movement-specifi…

This study looks at whether adding a wearable vibration sensor to Kendall exercises can better correct forward head posture and reduce neck pain in young adults aged 18 to 30. Sixty-four participants with poor posture will be split into two groups: one doing exercises with the se…

This study aims to better understand low back and neck pain by comparing the health history and movement abilities of people with and without these conditions. Researchers will use wearable motion sensors and questionnaires to identify patterns that could predict injury risk or h…

This study looks at how doing a second task—like carrying something or thinking—changes the way people with long-term neck pain walk. Researchers will compare 21 adults with neck pain to 21 healthy adults. No treatment is given; the goal is simply to understand how neck pain affe…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also checks what students know about spine health and tests if a simple exercise program can help reduce their pain. About 1,000 students will take part,…

This study looks at people with chronic (long-term) neck pain to find out what factors—like mental health and body function—affect their ability to do daily activities. Researchers will study 80 adults aged 18-65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to better…

This study explores how having additional chronic conditions (multimorbidity) impacts people with back or neck pain. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to Danish hospital clinics to understand how these combined health issues affect diagnosis, treatment, and long-term r…