NECK PAIN

This study looks at whether core exercises or functional strength exercises can help prevent 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 is bett…

This study will test whether listening to 60 minutes of instrumental Turkish classical music can reduce pain, improve neck position sense, and enhance balance in 19 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants will listen to music via headphones, and their pain, joint position sen…

This study will observe 600 adults with neck or back pain who are already scheduled to receive ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture as part of their care. Researchers will track pain levels and safety over 4 weeks to see if using ultrasound during the injection improves outcomes. T…

This study tests whether dry needling with electrical stimulation can improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms in people with restless legs syndrome. Researchers will measure changes in sleep, leg movements, and symptom severity in 20 adults aged 18-75. The treatment involves in…

This study looks at whether corrective exercises can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help walking in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure walking speed and balance while doing simple tasks. The study involves 70 adults who have had neck pain for at lea…

This study tests if Sahrmann's exercises can reduce neck pain and improve posture in adults with Cervical Extension Syndrome, a common condition from poor posture. 54 people aged 20-40 with moderate neck pain will do targeted exercises. Researchers will measure pain, neck movemen…

This study compares an intensive multi-acupuncture method to ordinary acupuncture for treating neck and shoulder pain. 78 adults with chronic pain will receive either the intensive or standard approach twice a week for two weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, neck functio…

This study tests whether a special exercise method called Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) can reduce chronic neck pain better than standard neck exercises or usual physiotherapy. 45 adults with neck pain for at least 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to one of three gr…

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…

This study aims to find out how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, and whether a spine-focused exercise program can help reduce that pain. About 400 students will take part, with some doing spine-specific exercises and ot…

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

This study looks at whether special neck muscle exercises can help improve hand grip strength in post-menopausal women who have fibromyalgia and neck pain. Fifty women aged 50-60 with mild to moderate symptoms will be split into two groups: one doing the neck exercises plus usual…

This study looks at whether special neck exercises can help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, nerve sensitivity, head posture, and neck awareness in 80 adults aged 18-36. The goal is to see if these exercises offer a drug-free way to manage chronic n…

This study tests whether chiropractic care can help adults with chronic neck pain. Sixty people aged 18-65 with neck pain for at least 3 months will either get chiropractic care plus usual treatment or usual treatment alone. Researchers will check if the study is practical and if…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…

This study aims to create a Turkish version of the USE Questionnaire, which measures how useful, satisfying, and easy to use biomedical devices are. Researchers will enroll 220 adults with back or neck pain who use such devices. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for clinicia…

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 from saliva samples before and after each session. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at how neck problems impact the ability of office workers to do their jobs. Researchers will ask 50 full-time desk workers to fill out questionnaires about neck disability, stress, health, and work functioning. No treatment or intervention is given—the goal is si…

This study looks at neck pain and related problems in Turkish endodontists (dentists who do root canals). About 120 endodontists will answer questions about their work and neck pain, and have physical tests like neck movement and strength. The goal is to find what causes neck pai…

This study looks at how narrowing of the spine in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis) affects hand strength and coordination. Researchers will measure grip and pinch strength in 180 adults with neck pain using simple hand tools. The goal is to better understand the link between s…

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-focused exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce pain and improve daily function. About 120 s…