Can a monthly back crack keep neck pain away? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT06591221

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Jaseng Medical Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether getting Chuna manual therapy every two weeks for 20 weeks helps people with mild but long-lasting neck pain feel better and have fewer flare-ups. 250 adults with neck pain for over a year will be split into two groups: one gets the hands-on therapy, the other gets lifestyle advice and self-exercise. The goal is to see if regular maintenance therapy can keep pain low and improve daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chuna manual therapy (a type of hands-on spinal manipulation used in Korean medicine)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free option for managing long-term neck pain and reducing how often it comes back.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial testing a maintenance schedule, not a cure. The effect may be small, and results may not apply to people with more severe pain or other health issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Bucheon-si, South Korea
College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University

Seoul, South Korea
Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Daejeon, South Korea
Department of Acupuncture &amp; Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University

Seoul, South Korea
Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Haeundae, South Korea
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Seoul, South Korea
School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University

Yangsan, South Korea

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