Neck manipulation may boost eye circulation, trial suggests
NCT ID NCT07688707
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a single session of neck therapy (manipulation and mobilization) can increase blood flow to the retina and choroid in people with chronic neck pain. One hundred participants will receive either the therapy or a sham treatment, and their eye blood vessels will be measured using advanced imaging over two hours. The goal is to see if this type of therapy has immediate effects on eye circulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cervical manual therapy (manipulation and mobilization)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that neck therapy improves eye blood flow, potentially aiding conditions linked to poor eye circulation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial focused on short-term effects. Results may not apply to other groups or lead to lasting benefits.
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Locations
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SBU Van Training and Research Hospital
Van, 65000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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