Neck pain showdown: which therapy wins?

NCT ID NCT07169084

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested two different rehabilitation approaches for chronic neck pain: manual therapy (hands-on mobilization) and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (using tools). Twenty-four adults with neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks received treatment three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck function, muscle endurance, and range of motion to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Manual therapy and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which hands-on therapy works better for easing chronic neck pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing therapies, not a new breakthrough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NECK PAIN MUSCULOSKELETAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Atlas University

Kâğıthane, Istanbul, 34408, Turkey (Türkiye)

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