Simple moves may ease stubborn neck pain

NCT ID NCT06991140

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding thoracic (upper back) mobilization exercises to a standard core stabilization program helps people with chronic non-specific neck pain more than core exercises alone. Fifty-four sedentary adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months did supervised exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Researchers measured pain severity and disability before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Thoracic mobilization exercises (active self-mobilization, foam roller, stretching, and postural exercises) added to core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective exercise program for reducing chronic neck pain and improving function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is exercise-based, so benefits depend on adherence and may not be dramatic.

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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, Kırşehir, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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