Turkish classical music tested as pain relief for stiff necks

NCT ID NCT07658729

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether listening to 60 minutes of instrumental Turkish classical music can reduce pain, improve neck awareness, and enhance balance in 19 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants will listen once, and their pain and balance will be measured before and after. The goal is to see if music therapy could be a cheap, safe addition to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: music therapy (instrumental Turkish Classical Music in Nihavend mode)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost, drug-free way to ease chronic neck pain and improve balance.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 19 people and no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The effect may be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSIC THERAPY NECK PAIN PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karabuk University

Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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