NECK PAIN

This study looks at whether a test that measures the body's natural pain reflex can help predict which people with chronic back or neck pain will get good pain relief from procedures like injections or nerve blocks. About 350 adults with long-term pain will take the reflex test b…

This study tests whether injecting collagen into the neck can reduce chronic pain and inflammation. Forty adults with long-term neck pain will receive either collagen or a standard painkiller injection weekly for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood markers …

This study looks at whether getting Chuna (a type of manual therapy) every two weeks for 20 weeks can reduce chronic neck pain and disability better than doing self-exercise and lifestyle changes alone. It involves 250 adults aged 19–69 with mild but long-lasting neck pain. The g…

This study tests whether adding dry needling with mild electrical pulses to standard exercises helps people with long-term neck pain more than exercises alone. About 100 adults aged 30-65 with non-specific chronic neck pain will be followed. The goal is to see if the combined tre…

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 split into two groups: one doing general exercises alone, the other …

This study looks at whether doing short exercise and manual therapy sessions at work can improve health and work performance for office workers with long-term back or neck pain. About 60 office workers will take part, comparing real manual therapy to a sham version alongside exer…

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether combining dry needling (a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots) with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with long-term neck pain and sleep problems. The study enrolls 28 adults aged 18-75 who have had n…

This study looks at whether adding stabilization exercises to regular neck exercises helps office workers with neck pain feel better, stand straighter, and sleep more soundly. About 30 adults who work at computers and have had neck pain for at least 3 months will take part. Resea…

This study tests whether taking short neck-stretching breaks (2, 5, or 7 minutes) during the workday can reduce chronic neck pain in office workers who sit for at least 6 hours daily. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure pain, disability, balance, and hand dexterity to find th…

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 neck pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake (sham) ultrasound. Re…

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. The study involves 90 adults who have…

This study tests a special neck collar designed to treat neck pain in active-duty military personnel who have forward head posture. The collar is meant to be worn daily with minimal effort. Researchers will measure pain, function, and neck alignment using questionnaires and X-ray…

This study tracks 400 military personnel with low back or neck pain using wearable motion monitors and questionnaires. Researchers aim to develop digital biomarkers that predict return to full duty and identify risk of reinjury. Participants complete a 40-70 minute session and fo…

This study looks at whether dry needling at the C5-C6 spine area can improve shoulder range of motion, strength, blood flow, and reduce tender points in adults with neck-shoulder pain. Researchers will measure these effects in 30 participants aged 18-65 who have mild to moderate …

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 who will get good pain relief. The goal is to find a simple, real-time sign that helps doct…