New neck collar aims to ease pain for soldiers with poor posture

NCT ID NCT05433025

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Kessler Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new neck collar device (Cervigard) in 40 active-duty military personnel who have chronic neck pain and forward head posture. Participants either get the collar right away or after a 6-week wait. The goal is to see if wearing the collar daily reduces pain and improves function, using pain scales and X-rays. The device is designed to be a simple, low-effort treatment option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cervigard Neck Collar (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-effort device to reduce neck pain and improve daily function for military personnel.
What could go wrong: This is a small early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device requires daily wear, and its benefits over standard care are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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