NECK PAIN

This study tests whether counseling plus a muscle relaxant (tizanidine) can help adults who have used opioids for a long time reduce their pain medication after elective surgery. About 375 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the combo treatment, counsel…

This study looks at whether the position of a neck muscle before dry needling changes how well the treatment works for chronic neck pain. About 80 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to have the muscle stretched or shortened during two needling s…

This study tests whether sports bras designed for full-busted women can reduce chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Researchers will also look at how hormones, inflammation, and brain changes may contribute to this pain. About 140 women aged 18-60 will wear a spec…

This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a gentle, hands-on therapy — can reduce muscle stiffness, improve jaw motion, and ease pain in people with chronic neck pain and headaches. Thirty adults aged 19 to 65 will receive OMT and undergo various measure…

This study tests whether fun, structured games and posture exercises can reduce neck pain and improve posture in school children. About 90 kids with forward head posture and neck pain will be split into two groups: one does fun activities and posture exercises for 8 weeks, the ot…

This study tests two non-drug treatments—myofascial release (a type of massage) and dynamic cupping (using suction cups)—for neck pain and poor posture in children aged 13 to 16. About 45 kids with moderate to severe neck pain will be treated for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure…

This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into acupuncture points can reduce chronic neck pain caused by muscle strain. 72 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will receive either PRP or a placebo (salt water) injection. Researchers will measure pain le…

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with neck pain for at least 4 weeks will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how much neck disability and movement improve. The goa…

This study looks at whether spinal manipulation (a chiropractic-style adjustment) can help normalize how the neck bones move in people with chronic neck pain. About 60 adults with neck pain for over 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive spinal manipulation, a light massag…

This study tests whether a newer therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) works better than standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care for veterans with chronic back or neck pain. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and complet…

This study tests whether adding a wearable vibration sensor to Kendall exercises helps young adults (18–30) with forward head posture and neck pain more than exercises alone. 64 participants will be split into two groups: one does Kendall exercises with the sensor, the other does…

This study tests whether a specific set of exercises (called symmetrical scapula-pelvis patterns) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain and tight hamstrings. 156 adults aged 18-40 will be split into two groups: one doing the new exercises, the othe…

This study tests whether different exercise routines can improve physical health, thinking skills, brain structure, and blood markers in people with chronic neck pain. Twenty-one adults with neck pain for at least 3 months will do 36 exercise sessions over 12 weeks. The goal is t…

This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can reduce neck pain and disability better than standard physical therapy. Seventy-two adults with chronic neck pain or whiplash will do 12 sessions over six weeks. Half will use VR, the other half will do the same exercises with…

This study is testing whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will receive either cannabis or a placebo. The goal is to see if ca…

This study compares two methods of using radiofrequency to treat chronic neck pain caused by arthritis in the small joints of the neck. About 72 adults with moderate to severe neck pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two needle techniques. The goal is t…

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 one of the two techniques, and outcomes li…

This study tests whether two simple techniques—progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and relaxing muscles) and muscle energy technique (gentle muscle stretching)—can reduce neck pain and disability in people who use computers for 6+ hours daily. Sixty adults with chronic neck pa…

This study looks at whether teaching people about the science of their pain, combined with specific exercises, can reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain in adults with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will compare three groups: education plu…

This study looks at 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…

This observational study looks at how the percentage of arm loss in people with a single upper-limb amputation relates to balance, neck and back pain, daily activities, and reaction time. Participants aged 18 to 65 who use a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis will undergo non-invas…

This study looks at 179 adults with migraine who also have neck or lower back pain. Researchers want to understand if these pains share common causes, like changes in how the brain processes pain. Participants will answer questionnaires and undergo pain assessments. The goal is t…

This study looks at how physical and mental factors affect daily activities in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, sleep, mood, and movement in 80 adults aged 18–65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. No treatment is given—the goal is to better…

This study looks at how having other chronic conditions (like diabetes or heart disease) affects people with back or neck pain. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to hospital clinics in Denmark, measuring their quality of life, pain levels, and how their overall health …

This observational study aims to understand differences between people with and without low back or neck pain by comparing their health history and movement. Over 10,000 participants will wear motion sensors and complete questionnaires in a single session, with follow-ups over 5 …

This study tests a program called STEPPT, designed to help doctors refer more Hispanic patients with back or neck pain to physical therapy and help patients actually attend those appointments. The program includes training for clinic staff, culturally tailored educational materia…

This study aims to find out how many medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona, have neck or low back pain, and whether a standardized exercise program can help. About 1,000 students will take part, with some doing the exercises and others not. The researchers w…