Hands-On therapy may soothe stubborn neck pain
NCT ID NCT07260422
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding osteopathic treatment—a hands-on therapy using gentle manipulation—to standard physical therapy can better relieve chronic neck pain. Forty adults with nonspecific neck pain for at least three months will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus four weekly osteopathic sessions. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of life before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- osteopathic treatment (myofascial release, trigger point therapy, craniosacral osteopathy, visceral osteopathy, osteopathic manipulation, harmonic mobilization)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a drug-free way to reduce chronic neck pain and improve daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit over standard therapy may be small or none.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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the Fiz-Em Healthy Life Counseling Center
Muğla, Turkey (Türkiye)