Can chiropractic adjustments ease stubborn neck pain? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07469553

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test whether adding chiropractic care (including spinal adjustments, massage, and exercises) to usual medical care helps adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets chiropractic plus usual care, the other gets usual care alone. Researchers will track pain levels, disability, and quality of life, and also use brain scans and walking tests to explore how chiropractic might work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: multimodal chiropractic care (spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, exercise, education)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment for chronic neck pain and identify brain or movement markers that predict who benefits most.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (60 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear pain relief, and results may not apply to everyone with neck pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

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NECK PAIN

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