Laser or stretching: which eases stubborn neck pain best?
NCT ID NCT07566637
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two treatments for long-term neck pain: low-intensity laser therapy (a light-based pain treatment) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (a type of stretching and strengthening exercise). 75 adults with chronic non-specific neck pain were randomly assigned to one of these treatments plus standard physiotherapy, or standard physiotherapy alone. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and disability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-intensity laser therapy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (stretching/strengthening exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective non-drug options for managing chronic neck pain and improving daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are compared to standard physiotherapy, not a placebo, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Gedik University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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