NECK PAIN

This study tests whether counseling plus a muscle relaxant (tizanidine) can help adults who have used opioids for a long time reduce their pain medication after elective surgery. About 375 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the combo treatment, counsel…

This study looks at whether sports bras designed for full-busted women can reduce chronic neck, shoulder, arm, and back pain. Researchers will also study how hormones, inflammation, and brain changes may play a role. About 140 women aged 18 to 60 will wear a special sports bra fo…

This study tests whether a newer therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) works better than standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care for veterans with chronic back or neck pain. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and complet…

This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into acupuncture points can reduce chronic neck pain caused by muscle strain. 72 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will receive either PRP or a placebo (salt water) injection. Researchers will measure pain le…

This study tests whether virtual reality-based exercises can reduce neck pain and improve daily function in adults with chronic neck pain or whiplash. 72 participants will be randomly assigned to either VR-enhanced rehabilitation or the same exercises without VR. The goal is to s…

This study compares two hands-on treatments—myofascial release (a type of massage) and dynamic cupping (using suction cups)—to see which works better for neck pain and poor posture in children aged 13 to 16. About 45 kids with moderate to severe neck pain will receive one of the …

This study looks at 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 neck pain will receive laser treatment and be monitored for changes. The goal is to find…

This study is testing whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will receive either cannabis or a placebo. The goal is to see if ca…

This study tests whether a specific physical therapy technique (PNF symmetrical scapula-pelvis patterns) 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 techniq…

This study looks at whether the position of a neck muscle before dry needling changes how well the treatment works for chronic neck pain. About 80 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to have the muscle stretched or shortened during two needling s…

This study compares two types of muscle energy techniques to see which better reduces neck pain and improves muscle strength and endurance. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 19-44 with mechanical neck pain. Participants will receive one of the two techniques, and outcomes li…

This study looks at whether spinal manipulation (a chiropractic-style adjustment) can help normalize how the neck bones move in people with chronic neck pain. About 60 adults with neck pain for over 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive spinal manipulation, a light massag…

This study tests a hands-on therapy called Muscle Energy Technique for people with non-specific neck pain. About 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with neck pain for at least 4 weeks will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how much neck disability and movement improve. The goa…

This study tests whether a special posture training program can help butchers with neck and upper back pain. Researchers will enroll 50 butchers in Istanbul who have worked in the trade for at least 5 years. The program focuses on improving muscle control and posture. The goal is…

This study compares two methods of using radiofrequency to treat chronic neck pain caused by arthritis in the small joints of the neck. About 72 adults with moderate to severe neck pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two needle techniques. The goal is t…

This study aims to find out how common neck and low back pain is among medical students at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. It also tests whether a standardized exercise program can reduce that pain. About 1,000 students will take part, with some doing the exercises …

This study looks at how having other chronic health conditions (multimorbidity) affects people with back or neck pain. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to hospital clinics in Denmark, using questionnaires to measure quality of life and pain. The goal is to understand …

This study looks at 179 adults with migraine who also have neck or lower back pain. Researchers want to understand if these pains share common causes, like changes in how the brain processes pain. Participants will answer questionnaires and undergo pain assessments. The goal is t…

This observational study aims to understand differences between people with and without low back or neck pain by comparing their health history and movement. Over 10,000 participants will wear motion sensors and complete questionnaires in a single session, with follow-ups over 5 …

This study looks at how physical and mental factors affect daily activities in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, sleep, mood, and movement in 80 adults aged 18–65 who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. No treatment is given—the goal is to better…