Pilates vs mirror therapy: which eases shoulder pain after neck surgery?

NCT ID NCT07297706

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

Summary

This study tested whether Pilates exercises or mirror therapy works better for shoulder pain and stiffness after neck dissection surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 35 to 55 took part. Both treatments aim to improve movement and reduce pain without medication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pilates exercises and mirror therapy

What this could lead to

If one approach works better, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain after neck surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 52 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both therapies are low-risk, but individual results can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kasr El Ainy Learning Hospital and National Cancer Institute

    Cairo, Egypt