NECK PAIN

This study looks at whether a test that measures the body's natural pain reflex can help predict which people with chronic back or neck pain will get good pain relief from common procedures like injections or nerve blocks. About 350 adults will take part. The goal is to find a be…

This study looks at whether taking short neck-stretching breaks (2, 5, or 7 minutes) during the workday can reduce chronic neck pain in office workers. Over 12 weeks, 120 participants will be randomly assigned to different break lengths to see which works best. The goal is to fin…

This study looks at whether adding stabilization exercises to regular neck exercises helps office workers with neck pain feel better, stand straighter, and sleep more soundly. Thirty participants with persistent neck pain will be assigned to one of two exercise groups. The goal i…

This study tests whether adding dry needling with mild electrical stimulation to standard exercises helps people with long-term neck pain more than exercises alone. One hundred adults aged 30 to 65 with non-specific chronic neck pain will be split into two groups. The main goal i…

This study looks at whether adding manual therapy (hands-on techniques) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with chronic neck pain lasting at least three months. About 30 adults aged 18-65 will receive 10 treatment sessions over 5 weeks.…

This study looks at whether a single 15-minute session of TENS (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can quickly reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. 24 adults aged 18-50 with chronic neck pain will be randomly assigned to rec…

This study looks at whether postural exercises or Kinesio Taping can help office workers with long-term neck pain feel better. About 40 people who sit at desks for at least 6 hours a day will be split into three groups: one doing exercises, one getting taping, and one doing nothi…

This study tests a special neck collar (Cervigard) for active-duty military members who have neck pain and forward head posture. About 40 participants will wear the collar daily and report their pain levels over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the collar safely reduces pain and i…

This study looks at whether integrative Korean medicine (a mix of treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine) can safely reduce neck and arm pain caused by a herniated cervical disc. About 120 adults with moderate to severe pain will be followed for 4 months. The goal is to …

This small pilot study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether dry needling (a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots) combined with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with long-term neck pain and sleep problems. The study includes 28 adults aged 18-75 who h…

This study tests whether brief sessions of exercise plus hands-on therapy (like massage) at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with long-term back or neck pain. About 60 participants will receive either real or fake manual therapy alongside exercise. …

This study looks at dry needling, a treatment where thin needles are inserted into muscles to relieve pain. Researchers want to find out how many times the needle should be inserted to get the best results for people with long-term neck pain. About 90 adults with neck pain lastin…

This study looks at whether injecting collagen into the neck can reduce pain and inflammation in people with chronic neck muscle pain. Forty adults will receive either collagen or lidocaine injections once a week for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood mark…

This study tests two community-based self-management programs for adults with chronic back or neck pain. One program teaches mind-body skills like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques, while the other focuses on general health and well-being. Participants attend nine w…

This study looks at two different manual therapy techniques—Mulligan joint mobilization and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—to see which one works better for people with chronic neck pain. Forty adults aged 18 to 65 who have had neck pain for at least three months wi…

This study looks at whether adding pressure biofeedback training to general exercises can help female school teachers with mechanical neck pain. 60 teachers will be assigned to either exercise alone or exercise plus biofeedback for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the extra trainin…

This study tests whether one 10-minute session of therapeutic ultrasound can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in adults with neck pain. 24 people aged 18-50 with at least moderate pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real or fake (sham) ultrasound. Researc…

This study watches how military members with back or neck pain move, using a wearable monitor. Researchers want to find patterns that predict who returns to full duty and who might get hurt again. About 400 adults aged 18-64 will answer surveys and do motion tests over one year.

This study looks at whether muscle twitching during a common neck pain treatment (radiofrequency ablation) can help predict if the treatment will be successful. Researchers will grade the twitching and compare it to pain relief results in 60 adults with chronic neck pain. The goa…

This study looks at small, extra movements that happen when you move your neck—like turning or tilting—and how they relate to neck pain, disability, and emotional well-being. Researchers will measure these movements in 180 volunteers aged 18 to 30 using a special device. The goal…

This study looks at whether dry needling at the C5-C6 spinal area can help people with neck and shoulder pain. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder motion, strength, tender spots, and blood flow in 30 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to understand how dry needling affects m…