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Can deep breathing loosen the grip of neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07797530

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Topkapi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding breathing training to standard physical therapy and exercise helps people with subacute neck pain, meaning pain lasting 6 to 12 weeks. Researchers will measure neck disability, pain intensity, breathing function, muscle strength, posture, anxiety, and quality of life. Participants are adults aged 35 to 60 with non-specific neck pain. The study compares those who receive the breathing training plus standard care against those who receive standard care alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Breathing training (Active Cycle of Breathing Technique) added to standard physical therapy and exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free addition to neck pain rehabilitation that also improves breathing and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The breathing technique may not outperform standard care, and benefits could be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 35-60 years, of either sex. * Ability to read, write, and understand Turkish. * Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain by a specialist physician. * Neck pain duration of ≥6 weeks and \<12 weeks, with pain intensity of ≥3/10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain with an identified specific underlying cause, such as traumatic injury (e.g., fracture or dislocation), infection, tumor, significant nerve root or spinal cord compression, or systemic rheumatic/inflammatory disease. * Upper cervical symptoms, including dizziness or lightheadedness. * Diagnosed primary headache disorders, including migraine and tension-type headache. * Persistent night pain, severe muscle spasm, unexplained weight loss, daily headache, loss of consciousness, or confusion. * Cardiopulmonary or respiratory diseases. * Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain in other body regions that may interfere with participation in the exercise program. * Major surgery within the previous 6 months. * Spinal, thoracic, or abdominal surgery within the previous 3 years. * Current smoking or alcohol use. * Physiotherapy or osteopathic treatment for the neck region within the previous 3 months.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Active cycle of breathing technique Breathing technique Neck pain Non specific neck pain Progressive muscle relaxation Subacute cervical pain

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Locations

  • Altıntepe Kızılay Medical Center

    Istanbul, 34840, Turkey (Türkiye)

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