NECK PAIN

This study looks at whether core exercises or functional strength exercises are better at preventing low back and neck pain in healthy women. Researchers will compare two exercise programs in 45 women who do not currently exercise regularly. The goal is to find out which approach…

This study looks at whether specific neck-strengthening exercises can help people with chronic (lasting more than 3 months) neck pain. Researchers will measure pain intensity, nerve sensitivity in the arms, head posture, and neck awareness. The study involves 80 adults aged 18-36…

This study tests a new acupuncture method for people with long-term neck and shoulder pain. 78 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard acupuncture, the other gets a more intensive multi-needle approach. The goal is to see if the intensive method provides better pa…

This study will check if using ultrasound to guide medicine injections into the spine is safe and helps reduce pain. About 600 adults with moderate to severe neck or back pain will receive the treatment as part of their normal care. Researchers will measure pain changes, daily fu…

This study tests whether chiropractic care can help adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty people will either receive chiropractic care plus usual care or usual care alone. Researchers will check if the treatment is practical and if it reduces pain and improves movement, while also…

This study looks at whether teaching people with long-term neck pain how to sleep better, along with doing special exercises, can improve their sleep and reduce pain-related disability. About 120 adults aged 20-55 with poor sleep and neck pain for over 3 months will take part. Th…

This study will examine how common and severe neck pain is among Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 participants will fill out surveys and have physical tests to measure neck movement, strength, and posture. The goal is to find what factors are linked t…

This study is creating a Turkish version of the USE Questionnaire, a tool that measures how useful, satisfying, and easy-to-use biomedical devices are. Researchers will test it on 220 adults with back or neck pain who use such devices. The goal is to give doctors and researchers …

This study looks at how two different treatments—massage and talk therapy—affect stress and bonding hormones in people with long-term back or neck pain. Researchers will measure oxytocin and cortisol levels before and after each session in 25 adults. The goal is to understand how…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies. It also tests whether an 8-week spine-specific exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily function better than general exercises. About 120 stude…