Breathing and core training may ease chronic neck pain better than standard exercises
NCT ID NCT07691151
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a physiotherapy program that combines neck motor control, core stabilization, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises works better than conventional neck exercises for people with chronic mechanical neck pain. Forty adults aged 18–60 with neck pain lasting over three months will be randomly assigned to either the integrated program or standard physiotherapy for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, neck-related disability, range of motion, and muscle endurance to see which approach is more effective.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Integrated physiotherapy program (cervical motor control training, lumbopelvic stabilization, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, pressure biofeedback)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this integrated approach could offer a more comprehensive treatment option for chronic neck pain, potentially reducing pain and disability better than standard exercises.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits over conventional therapy may be modest or not statistically significant.
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Conditions
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Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital
Ajman, Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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