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

NCT ID NCT07698691

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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CHRONIC NECK PAIN

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Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

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