Neck pain study probes spine Adjustments' hidden effects on heart

NCT ID NCT03576846

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study involved 131 adults with long-term or recurring neck pain. Researchers tested whether spinal manipulative therapy (a type of chiropractic adjustment) changes heart rate variability and pain sensitivity. They also developed a new test to measure the body's natural pain control system. The goal was to better understand how these treatments work, not to cure the condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Danvik Kiropraktik och Rehab

    Stockholm, Sweden

  • Karolinska Institutet

    Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden

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