Neck pain showdown: joint mobilization vs. strengthening exercises

NCT ID NCT06960525

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy treatments for people with chronic neck pain: joint mobilization (gentle, hands-on movements) and strengthening exercises. Twenty-six adults with neck pain for at least three months received 12 sessions of one treatment. Researchers measured neck movement accuracy, pain levels, and disability to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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Active substance: cervical joint mobilization and cervical strengthening exercises
What this could lead to: If one treatment proves superior, it could guide physical therapy for chronic neck pain, improving movement and reducing discomfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 26 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with neck pain, and neither treatment may be clearly better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC NECK PAIN NONSPECIFIC NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Armed Forces Hospital - Al Hada

Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

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