NECK PAIN

This study tests whether a 15-minute session of TENS (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can quickly reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic neck pain. 24 adults with neck pain for at least 6 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive rea…

This study compares two community-based programs for adults with long-term back or neck pain. One program teaches mind-body skills like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques, while the other focuses on general health and well-being. Participants attend nine weekly sessi…

This study looks at dry needling, a treatment where thin needles are inserted into muscles to relieve pain. Researchers want to find out how many times the needle should be inserted to get the best results for people with long-term neck pain. About 90 adults with neck pain lastin…

This study looks at whether adding stabilization exercises to regular neck exercises can better reduce pain, improve posture, and boost sleep quality in office workers who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Thirty participants will be assigned to one of two exercise groups…

This study looks at whether taking short breaks to stretch your neck (for 2, 5, or 7 minutes) can help reduce chronic neck pain in office workers. Researchers will track 120 people who sit at a desk for at least 6 hours a day over 12 weeks. They will measure pain, disability, bal…

This study compares two treatments for long-term neck pain: dry needling with mild electrical stimulation plus exercises versus exercises alone. About 100 adults aged 30 to 65 with non-specific chronic neck pain will participate. The goal is to see which approach better reduces d…

This study looks at how safe and effective integrative Korean medicine is for people with a slipped disc in the neck that causes arm pain. About 120 adults aged 19 to 65 with moderate to severe pain will receive treatment at four clinics. Researchers will track changes in pain, d…

This study looks at whether postural exercises or Kinesio Taping can reduce chronic neck pain in office workers who sit at desks for long hours. About 40 adults aged 25-55 with neck pain for at least 3 months will be split into three groups: one does exercises, one gets taping, a…

This study tests two different physical therapy techniques—Mulligan joint mobilization and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—to see which better reduces pain and improves neck function in people with chronic neck pain. Forty adults aged 18 to 65 with neck pain lasting …

This study looks at whether adding manual therapy (hands-on treatment) to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term neck pain feel better and move easier. About 30 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will receive 10 sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers will …

This study tests if short sessions of exercise plus manual therapy (like massage) done at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with chronic back or neck pain. About 60 participants will receive either real manual therapy or a sham version alongside exer…

This study tests a special neck collar (Cervigard) to see if it safely reduces neck pain and improves function in active-duty military personnel with forward head posture. Forty participants will wear the collar daily and report their pain levels over 12 weeks. The goal is to fin…

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether combining dry needling (a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle knots) with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with chronic neck pain and sleep problems. The study enrolls 28 adults aged 18-75 who have …

This study looks at whether adding pressure biofeedback training to general exercises can reduce neck pain and improve muscle endurance in female school teachers with mechanical neck pain. Sixty teachers will be randomly assigned to either general exercise alone or general exerci…

This study tests whether one 10-minute session of therapeutic ultrasound can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in adults with neck pain. 24 people aged 18-50 with at least moderate pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake (sham) ultrasound. Researc…

This study looks at whether injecting collagen into the neck can help people with long-term neck pain. Forty adults with chronic neck pain will receive either collagen or a standard painkiller injection. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood markers of inflammation to se…

This study involves 60 adults with chronic neck pain from cervical facet joints. Researchers want to see if muscle twitching during a standard radiofrequency ablation procedure can predict better pain relief. They will grade the twitching and compare it to how much pain decreases…

This study looks at whether dry needling at the C5-C6 spinal area can help people with neck and shoulder pain. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder motion, strength, tender spots, and blood flow in 30 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to understand how dry needling affects m…

This study looks at how well wearable motion monitors can track recovery and predict return to duty in military members with low back or neck pain. Researchers will compare motion data and health history from 400 participants with and without spine pain. Participants wear a motio…

This study looks at small, often overlooked neck movements that happen when you turn or tilt your head. Researchers will measure these movements in 180 healthy young adults and people with neck pain, and see how they relate to disability, pain sensitivity, mood, and sleep. The go…