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Breathing and core training may ease chronic neck pain better than standard exercises

NCT ID NCT07691151

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gulf Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

May 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age in the range 18-60 years. * CNMP (lasting more than 3 months). * NPRS score ≥ 3. * Head Impact Test (HIT-6) score \< 50. * Absence of clinical signs of cervical radiculopathy. * Capacity to comprehend study procedures, follow directions for exercising and sign informed consent in writing. * Diaphragmatic function impairment by the DNS diaphragm test with asymmetric or inadequate rib expansion laterally, high elevation of upper chest or shoulder girdle and diminished truncal stabilization during inhalation. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants were excluded if they had cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, previous cervical spine surgery, spinal fracture, inflammatory arthritis, malignancy, neurological disorders, pregnancy, or any other serious spinal pathology that would make it difficult for the participant to participate in the rehabilitation programme. People with cognitive deficits or any medical condition which hampered their safe involvement in the exercise programme were also excluded.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain Pain

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Chronic mechanical neck pain Neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital

    Ajman, Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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