Simple jaw exercises may help relieve stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT05887349

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding Rocabado exercises (jaw-focused movements) to standard neck stabilization exercises could help people with chronic neck pain. Sixty-two adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the combined exercise program reduced disability and pain better than neck exercises alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Rocabado exercises (a type of jaw and neck exercise) plus neck stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, this exercise program could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce neck pain and disability.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also require consistent effort and may not work for all types of neck pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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