NECK PAIN

This study looks at whether core exercises or functional strength exercises can help prevent low back and neck pain in healthy women. Researchers will compare two exercise programs in 45 women who do not currently exercise regularly. The goal is to find out which approach is bett…

This pilot study will test whether adding chiropractic care (including spinal adjustments, massage, and exercises) to usual medical care helps adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets chiropractic plus usual care, the other gets us…

This study will test whether listening to 60 minutes of instrumental Turkish classical music can reduce pain, improve neck awareness, and enhance balance in 19 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants will listen once, and their pain and balance will be measured before and aft…

This study looks at whether adding Bruegger's exercises—a set of posture-correcting movements—to standard neck exercises can reduce pain and improve head posture in people with chronic neck pain and forward head posture. Twenty-four adults will be randomly assigned to either stan…

This study tests whether a specialized acupuncture technique called 'Three-Needle Dazhui' combined with electroacupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily function better than standard electroacupuncture alone. The trial will involve 74 adults with cervical spondylotic radiculo…

This study tests if Sahrmann's exercises can reduce neck pain and improve posture in adults with Cervical Extension Syndrome, a common condition from poor posture. 54 people aged 20-40 with moderate neck pain will do targeted exercises. Researchers will measure pain, neck movemen…

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…

This study will test whether sensory motor training for neck muscles, combined with nerve gliding exercises, can improve hand grip strength in 50 post-menopausal women with fibromyalgia-related neck pain. Participants will do laser-guided neck movements and nerve stretches for fo…

This study will compare two manual therapy techniques—Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)—in 60 adults with chronic neck pain. The goal is to see which approach better reduces neck disability, improves musc…

This study tests whether correcting forward head posture can reduce neck pain and improve brain activity in young adults. Participants will use a special pillow (Denneroll) or a towel roll at home for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, brain oxygen levels, and balance during…

This study will track 600 adults with neck or back pain who are already scheduled to receive pharmacopuncture (herbal medicine injections) as part of their care. The key difference is that doctors will use an ultrasound device to guide the needle, aiming to avoid nerves and blood…

This study compares an intensive multi-acupuncture method to ordinary acupuncture for treating neck and shoulder pain. 78 adults with chronic pain will receive either the intensive or standard approach twice a week for two weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, neck functio…

This study looks at whether corrective exercises can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help walking in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure walking speed and balance while doing simple tasks. The study involves 70 adults who have had neck pain for at lea…

This study at Mayo Clinic will test if dry needling with electrical stimulation can improve sleep and reduce symptoms in people with restless legs syndrome. Twenty adults aged 18-75 with a clinical diagnosis will receive two weekly sessions targeting leg muscles. Researchers will…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, and tests whether a spine-specific exercise program works better than general exercises to ease that pain. About 400 students with pain will be randomly assigned …

This study tests whether a special exercise approach called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) can reduce chronic neck pain better than standard neck exercises or usual physiotherapy. Forty-five adults with neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to o…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether specific neck and shoulder blade exercises can reduce nerve sensitivity and pain in people with chronic neck pain. Eighty adults aged 18-36 with neck pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to either these stabilization exercises or standard …

This study looks at whether teaching people with chronic neck pain better sleep habits, along with standard physiotherapy exercises, can improve their sleep quality and reduce disability. 120 adults aged 20-55 with poor sleep and neck pain lasting over 3 months will be split into…

This study tests whether adding acupuncture at a specific point called Lieque (LU7) to standard electroacupuncture provides extra pain relief for people with cervical spondylosis, a common cause of chronic neck pain. 130 adults aged 40 and older will receive either the combined t…

This study looks at how the severity of cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the neck) affects hand function, including grip strength and fine motor skills. Researchers will measure hand strength and dexterity in 180 adults with neck pain who have had an MRI. The g…

This study looks at neck pain and related problems in Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 endodontists will answer questions about their work and neck pain, and have physical tests like neck movement and strength. The goal is to find what causes neck pai…

This study looks at how neck problems impact the ability of office workers to do their jobs. Researchers will ask 50 full-time desk workers to fill out questionnaires about neck disability, stress, health, and work functioning. No treatment or intervention is given—the goal is si…

This two-phase study first measures how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Then, students with pain are randomly assigned to either an eight-week spine-specific exercise program or a general exercise progra…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…

This study will compare how massage and talk therapy affect stress and bonding hormones (cortisol and oxytocin) in people with chronic neck or back pain. Twenty-five adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will try both treatments in random order. Researchers will measure horm…

This study looks at how body composition—like muscle and fat percentages—relates to pain, posture, and neck function in people with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will measure 111 adults using body scans, pain pressure tests, and posture assessments. The goal is to find risk…

This study will translate and test a Turkish version of the Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of Use (USE) Questionnaire in 220 adults with chronic back or neck pain who have used a biomedical device. The goal is to ensure the questionnaire is culturally appropriate and scientif…