New exercise method may ease stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT07395011

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special exercise approach called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) can reduce chronic neck pain better than standard neck exercises or usual physiotherapy. Forty-five adults with neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers will measure pain, neck movement, and daily function over 12 weeks to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises

What this could lead to

If this works, it could point toward a more effective exercise approach for managing chronic neck pain without medication.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 45 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if DNS exercises are truly better than other treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

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