NECK PAIN

This study is testing a new support program called STEPPT to see if it helps more Hispanic patients with back or neck pain get referred to physical therapy and actually attend their appointments. The program trains doctors and provides patients with culturally tailored informatio…

This study is testing whether combining counseling support with a muscle relaxant medication can help people who regularly use opioids for chronic back or neck pain safely reduce their medication after spine surgery. Researchers will compare three approaches in 375 patients acros…

This study compares two different hands-on muscle therapy techniques to see which works better for reducing neck pain and improving neck muscle strength and endurance. Researchers will work with 30 young adults (ages 19-44) who have mechanical neck pain from poor posture or seden…

This study aims to find out which of two radiofrequency needle techniques works better for reducing chronic neck pain caused by arthritis in the neck joints. Researchers will compare a standard straight needle approach with a newer three-pronged needle approach in 72 adults with …

This study is testing if a special pain education session before exercise helps people with neck pain more than exercise alone. Researchers will compare three groups: one gets education plus exercise, one gets just exercise, and one gets a placebo. They will measure changes in pa…

This study is testing two different community-based group programs to see which one better helps people manage chronic back or neck pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to attend one of two 9-week programs: one focuses on mind-body skills like mindfulness, while the other…

This study is testing whether a liquid cannabis medicine taken by mouth can help people with long-term back or neck pain. Researchers want to see if it can reduce pain and help patients safely lower their use of strong opioid painkillers. The trial will compare the cannabis treat…

This study is testing if a specific physical therapy technique that coordinates shoulder and hip movements is better than standard stretching for reducing chronic neck pain and tight hamstrings. It will involve 156 adults in Pakistan who will receive therapy three times a week fo…

This study is testing if starting neck-focused physical therapy earlier helps people with concussion and neck pain feel better faster. It will compare starting this therapy right away versus waiting four weeks, which is the current standard. The main goal is to see if it's practi…

This study is testing whether different doses of high-power laser therapy can help reduce pain and improve neck movement in adults with chronic, non-specific neck pain. Researchers will enroll 60 participants who experience moderate to severe neck pain and limited neck mobility. …

This study is testing whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard neck exercises helps people with chronic neck pain or whiplash feel better. 72 participants will do rehab exercises twice a week for six weeks, with half using a VR headset and half doing the same exercises wit…

This study is testing whether regular manual therapy sessions are better than self-exercise education for reducing chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare two groups of 125 adults with long-term mild neck pain over 20 weeks. The goal is to see which approach provides better p…

This study is testing whether different types of exercise can help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will compare aerobic exercise, strength training, and simple home exercises to see which best reduces pain, improves physical function, and might even affect brain heal…

This study aims to see which of two hands-on physical therapy techniques works better for reducing chronic neck pain and stiffness in people who use computers for long hours. Researchers will compare Progressive Muscle Relaxation (a gentle tension-release method) with the Muscle …

This study is testing whether a specific posture training program can help reduce neck and back pain in butchers. It will involve 50 butchers in Istanbul, who will be split into two groups. One group will receive ergonomic advice plus special neuromuscular exercises, while the ot…

This study aims to understand how neck pain affects a person's walking pattern, especially when they are distracted by another task like carrying something or thinking about a word puzzle. Researchers will compare the walking of 42 adults—half with chronic neck pain and half with…

This study aims to find out how common neck and lower back pain is among medical students in Jamaica. Researchers will also test if an 8-week standardized spine exercise program helps reduce pain and improve students' knowledge about spine health. About 1,000 students will partic…