Simple neck exercises could ease pain from pinched nerves

NCT ID NCT07429981

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding nerve gliding exercises to standard rehab can reduce pain and improve neck movement, grip strength, and quality of life in people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck). The trial plans to enroll 28 adults with disc bulges at specific neck levels. It has not started recruiting yet.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nerve gliding exercises (neuromobilization)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug exercise approach to ease pain and improve neck function for people with cervical radiculopathy.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial (28 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises might not provide significant benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Zonguldak Ataturk State Hospital

    Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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