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Which therapy eases chronic neck pain best? a trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07784504

Disease control Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests three different physiotherapy approaches in people with chronic non-specific neck pain: structured exercise, sensorimotor training (focusing on neck position sense and balance), and pain neuroscience education (online sessions about pain mechanisms). Participants aged 18-65 with neck pain lasting over 90 days will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups for 8 weeks. The study measures disability, pain intensity, and other outcomes at the start, after treatment, and 4 weeks later to see which approach helps most.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured exercise program, sensorimotor training, or pain neuroscience education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify which physiotherapy approach best reduces disability and pain in chronic neck pain, guiding more effective rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Some participants may not improve, and benefits could be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic non-specific neck pain lasting for more than 90 days * Age between 18 and 65 years (inclusive) * History of receiving standard physical therapy in a clinical setting in Turkey, yet experiencing persistent neck pain * Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score ≥ 3/10 at rest and during active cervical movement * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥ 5/50 * Voluntary agreement to participate and signing of the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain associated with nerve root involvement or radiculopathy * History of prior cervical spine surgery * Physical therapy interventions received within the last 3 months * Severe spinal pathologies (e.g., fracture, tumor, infection, structural instability) * Systemic conditions (e.g., rheumatic, neurological, metabolic diseases) * Presence of vertigo or sensory loss * History of cancer within the last 5 years

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic non-specific neck pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Beykoz, 34820, Turkey (Türkiye)

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