Simple neck moves may ease chronic pain, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07167108

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Prof. Mosab Saleem Hamed Amoudi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested the Mulligan technique, a type of hands-on physical therapy, for adults with chronic neck pain. 76 people aged 18 to 65 took part. Researchers measured pain and neck movement before and after treatment to see if the technique helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mulligan manual therapy technique (mobilization with movement and sustained natural apophyseal glide)
What this could lead to: If effective, this technique could offer a drug-free way to ease chronic neck pain and improve mobility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 76 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is manual therapy, so benefits depend on the therapist's skill and may not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

PhysioFlex - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center-Nablus

Nablus, Nablus, +970, Palestinian Territories

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