MRI reveals hidden clues about chronic neck pain

NCT ID NCT06595927

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 29 people—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see how their neck muscles behave during an endurance test. Researchers used MRI to measure muscle activity before and after the test, and compared it to clinical signs like balance and movement. The goal is to better understand what happens in the neck muscles of people with ongoing pain.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better understand neck pain and improve how they assess and treat it.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all neck pain patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Liege

    Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium