Neck pain relief: which nerve stretch works best?

NCT ID NCT06663592

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve mobilization exercises—slider and tensioner—in 36 adults with chronic neck pain from cervical radiculopathy. Participants received standard care plus one of the two techniques. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves neck movement, hand grip, and nerve function. Results may help guide physical therapy choices.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

nerve mobilization techniques (slider and tensioner)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point to a better physical therapy approach for relieving neck pain and improving arm function in people with cervical radiculopathy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are add-ons to standard care, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

median nerve neuropathy radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo university

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt