NECK PAIN

This study tests a program for adults who have used opioids for a long time and are having surgery. The program combines counseling and a muscle relaxant to help them safely reduce opioid use and manage pain after surgery. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care t…

This study compares two hands-on treatments—myofascial release (a type of massage) and dynamic cupping (using suction cups)—for neck pain and posture in children aged 13 to 16. About 45 kids with neck pain and poor posture will receive one of the therapies for 6 weeks. The goal i…

This study tests whether adding a wearable vibrating sensor to Kendall exercises helps young adults (18-30) with forward head posture and neck pain. 64 participants will either do the exercises alone or with the sensor. The goal is to see if the sensor improves posture, reduces p…

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps veterans with chronic back or neck pain more than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or their usual care. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Those in PRT or CBT will have nine wee…

This study tests two muscle-relaxation methods—progressive muscle relaxation and muscle energy technique—to see which better relieves neck pain and stiffness in people who sit at computers for 6+ hours daily. Sixty adults aged 20-45 with chronic neck pain will receive 12 sessions…

This study looks at whether getting Chuna (a type of manual therapy) every two weeks for 20 weeks can reduce chronic neck pain and disability better than doing self-exercises. About 250 adults aged 19-69 with mild but long-lasting neck pain will take part. The goal is to see if r…

This study tests whether a special stretching technique called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain and tight hamstrings. About 156 adults aged 18-40 will be split into two groups: one gets the new P…

This study tests whether different doses of high-power laser therapy can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with nonspecific neck pain. About 60 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive laser treatment and be monitored for changes. The goal is to find the mos…

This study looks at two different muscle energy techniques to help people with mechanical neck pain. Researchers want to see which method better improves muscle strength and endurance in the neck. The study involves 30 adults aged 19 to 44 who have neck pain and limited movement.…

This study compares two methods of using radiofrequency to treat chronic neck pain caused by arthritis in the spine joints. About 72 adults with moderate to severe neck pain will be randomly assigned to one of two needle techniques. The goal is to see which approach provides bett…

This study is testing whether oral cannabis can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with long-term spine pain will take cannabis capsules or a placebo. The goal is to see if cannabis works as a non-…

This study tests whether injecting a concentrated solution of your own blood platelets (PRP) into neck muscles can reduce chronic neck pain caused by myofascial syndrome. About 72 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will receive either PRP or a saltwater placebo injection…

This study tests whether virtual reality-based exercises can reduce neck pain and improve daily activities in people with chronic neck pain or whiplash. Seventy-two adults will be randomly assigned to either VR-enhanced rehabilitation or the same exercises without VR. The goal is…

This study looks at whether teaching people about the science of their pain, combined with tailored exercises, can reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain in adults with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will compare three groups: education plu…

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect pain, thinking skills, brain structure, and blood markers in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare exercise approaches in 21 adults aged 20-65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to…

This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on therapy — can reduce headaches and neck pain. Researchers will measure muscle stiffness, jaw movement, and nerve function in 30 adults with these conditions. The goal is to see if OMT improves symptoms…

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will measure how it affects neck disability and range of motion in 60 adults. The goal is to see if this gentle approach can improve daily function and mobility.

This study tests a special posture training program for butchers who often have neck and upper back pain from their work. About 50 butchers in Istanbul will take part to see if the training improves their pain, posture, and sleep quality. The goal is to help them feel better and …

This study aims to understand how having other chronic conditions alongside back or neck pain affects patients' health and treatment. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to hospital clinics in Denmark, measuring quality of life, pain, and treatment burden. The goal is to…

This study looks at how many medical students at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, have neck or low back pain. It also checks what students know about spine health and tests if a simple exercise program can help. About 1,000 students will take part.

This observational study will compare the health history and movement patterns of 10,500 people with and without low back or neck pain. Participants wear a motion monitor and answer questionnaires in one 40-70 minute session, with follow-ups over 5 years. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how chronic neck pain affects daily activities like work, sleep, and driving. Researchers will measure physical and mental factors in 80 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months. The goal is to find what predicts disability, so doctors can better preven…

This study tests a program called STEPPT that trains doctors and provides educational materials and scheduling help to encourage Hispanic patients with back or neck pain to try physical therapy. About 17,587 adults from community health centers will take part. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how migraine, neck pain, and lower back pain may share common causes in the nervous system. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, thinking patterns, and disability in 179 adults with migraine and related spine pain. The goal is to better understand these …

This study looks at how spinal manipulation therapy (a type of hands-on adjustment) affects neck movement in people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will measure neck motion in 60 adults aged 18-39 before and after treatment, comparing spinal manipulation to light massage or…