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Vibrating platform or exercise: which eases chronic neck pain better?

NCT ID NCT07564492

Symptom relief Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two treatments for chronic neck pain in 38 young adults aged 18-30: whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) and sensorimotor exercises (movements to improve neck control and balance). Both were done three times a week for four weeks. The goal was to see which better reduces pain and improves daily function. The results could help guide physical therapy choices for young people with ongoing neck pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Whole-Body Vibration (device) and Sensorimotor Exercise (procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that whole-body vibration or specific exercises are effective short-term treatments for chronic neck pain in young people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two therapies but does not include a placebo group, so improvements could be due to other factors.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of non-specific neck pain, * Age of 18 years or older, * History of neck pain for at least 3 months, * Pain intensity score of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), * Functional disability score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index (NDI), * Sufficient literacy to complete the assessment scales. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of disc herniation or spinal stenosis, * History of spinal surgery or major trauma, * Systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or advanced arthrosis, * Neurological diseases or balance disorders, * Severe pain in other body parts or recent lower extremity injuries.

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Chronic non-specific neck pain Sensorimotor exercise Sensorimotor function Whole body vibration

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

    Denizli, Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)

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