Neck pain relief: which exercise works better?
NCT ID NCT07592715
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two physical therapy approaches—McKenzie exercises and neural flossing—in 28 adults aged 25 to 60 with acute cervical radiculopathy (neck pain that travels down the arm). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves daily function. Results help guide treatment choices for this common condition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * subjects with age 25 to 60 years * subject having acute onset of cervical radiculopathy Exclusion Criteria: * subjects with cervical trauma * subjects with cervical or upper limb arthritis * subjects with spinal tumours or surgery
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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