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 study looks at whether special neck muscle exercises can help improve hand grip strength in post-menopausal women who have fibromyalgia and neck pain. Fifty women aged 50-60 with mild to moderate symptoms will be split into two groups: one doing the neck exercises plus usual…

This study tests whether dry needling with electrical stimulation can improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms in people with restless legs syndrome. About 20 adults aged 18-75 with RLS will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure changes in sleep, leg movements, and sym…

This study looks at whether a program of corrective exercises can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help walking in people who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. Researchers will measure walking speed and balance while doing another task, as well as neck disability.…

This study looks at whether special neck exercises can help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, nerve sensitivity, head posture, and neck awareness in 80 adults aged 18-36. The goal is to see if these exercises offer a drug-free way to manage chronic n…

This study will check if using ultrasound to guide herbal injections (pharmacopuncture) is safe and helps reduce pain in people with spinal problems like neck pain or low back pain. About 600 adults aged 19 to 69 with moderate to severe pain will take part. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at whether Sahrmann's exercises can help adults with neck pain caused by poor posture. 54 people aged 20-40 with moderate neck pain will do targeted exercises to improve head and neck alignment. The goal is to reduce pain, increase movement, and improve daily fun…

This study looks at whether teaching people with chronic neck pain how to sleep better, along with doing special exercises, can improve their sleep and reduce disability. About 120 adults aged 20-55 with neck pain for over 3 months and poor sleep will take part. The goal is to se…

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 8-week spine-focused exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce discomfort. About 200 adults aged 18-65 who have…

This study tests whether chiropractic care can help adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty people aged 18-65 with neck pain for at least 3 months will either get chiropractic care plus usual treatment or usual treatment alone. Researchers will check if the study is practical and if…

This study tests a new acupuncture method for people with long-term neck and shoulder pain. 78 adults will be split into two groups: one gets regular acupuncture, the other gets a more intensive version. The goal is to see if the intensive method provides better pain relief and i…

This study aims to find out how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It will also test if a spine-specific exercise program can help reduce pain compared to general exercises. About 400 students will participate, and …

This study compares three exercise approaches for people with long-lasting neck pain: whole-body posture exercises (DNS), targeted neck exercises, and standard physiotherapy. 45 adults aged 18–50 with at least 12 weeks of neck pain will be randomly assigned to one of the groups. …

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 study looks at how two different treatments—massage and talk therapy—change levels of oxytocin (the bonding hormone) and cortisol (the stress hormone) in people with long-term back or neck pain. About 25 adults with chronic spine pain will try both treatments and give saliva…

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 narrowing of the spine in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis) affects hand strength and coordination. Researchers will measure grip and pinch strength in 180 adults with neck pain using simple hand tools. The goal is to better understand the link between s…

This study will translate the USE Questionnaire into Turkish and test if it is a reliable and valid tool for people with back or neck pain who use biomedical devices. About 220 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least 3 months will participate. The goal is to give doctors and…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies. It also tests whether an 8-week spine-focused exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce pain and improve daily function. About 120 s…