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Brain-to-Spine signal speed may hold key to chronic neck pain

NCT ID NCT07698691

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the speed of nerve signals traveling from the spine to the brain is linked to pain intensity in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure nerve signal speed using a technique called somatosensory evoked potentials and compare it to pain levels reported by participants. The goal is to better understand the biological basis of chronic neck pain, which could guide future treatments.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could point toward new ways to measure or treat chronic neck pain by targeting nerve pathways.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear connection, and results may not apply to everyone with neck pain.

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Who is studied

Participants aged 18-35 years, with normal Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 25 kg/m2, including both genders were included.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 18-35 years. * Normal Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 25 kg/m2. * Both genders were included. * having chronic neck pain lasting for more than three months. Exclusion Criteria: * signs of serious pathology (e.g., malignancy, inflammatory disorders, infection). * history of cervical spine surgery. * history of trauma or fractures in the cervical spine. * presence of vascular syndromes such as vertebrobasilar insufficiency.

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  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

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