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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr El Ainy Learning Hospital and National Cancer Institute
Cairo, Egypt
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