NECK PAIN

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 standard acupuncture, the other gets a more intensive multi-needle approach. The goal is to see if the intensive method provides better pa…

This study will check if using ultrasound to guide medicine injections into the spine is safe and helps reduce pain. About 600 adults with moderate to severe neck or back pain will receive the treatment as part of their normal care. Researchers will measure pain changes, daily fu…

This study tests whether chiropractic care can help adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty people will either receive chiropractic care plus usual care or usual care alone. Researchers will check if the treatment is practical and if it reduces pain and improves movement, while also…

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

This study looks at how two different treatments—massage and talk therapy—affect stress and bonding hormones in people with long-term back or neck pain. Researchers will measure oxytocin and cortisol levels before and after each session in 25 adults. The goal is to understand how…

This study is creating a Turkish version of the USE Questionnaire, a tool that measures how useful, satisfying, and easy-to-use biomedical devices are. Researchers will test it on 220 adults with back or neck pain who use such devices. The goal is to give doctors and researchers …

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-specific exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily function better than general exercises. About 120 stude…

This study looks at how common and severe neck pain is among Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 endodontists will fill out surveys and do physical tests to measure neck movement, strength, and posture. The goal is to find out what work factors are linke…