Shockwaves could soothe stiff necks
NCT ID NCT07266272
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to standard exercises helps people with chronic mechanical neck pain. Fifty-two adults aged 18 to 29 with neck pain lasting over three months took part. The goal was to see if ESWT improves pain, pressure tolerance, neck movement, and function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) plus exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease chronic neck pain and improve neck movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 52 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shibīn al Kawm, Menofya, 32521, Egypt
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