Neck pain showdown: brain education vs. muscle release

NCT ID NCT06320938

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Turkoglu Dr. Kemal Beyazit State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different treatments for chronic neck pain: neuroscience-based pain education (teaching patients about how the brain processes pain) and myofascial induction (a hands-on technique to release tight muscles). Both were combined with home exercises. Sixty adults with long-term neck pain took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance: neuroscience-based pain education and myofascial induction technique
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward better non-drug treatments for chronic neck pain, improving pain and quality of life without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effects may be modest or not last long.

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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.

CERVICAL SPINE DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Türkoğlu Dr. Kemal Beyazıt State Hospital

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

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