Neck moves may soothe aching backs, small study hints
NCT ID NCT07573722
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 4-week neck exercise program could improve pelvic alignment and reduce low back pain in 30 adults aged 30-60. Participants did simple neck movements in different directions. Results may show a link between neck motion and back pain, but more research is needed.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Finished
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Dec 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 30 to 60 years * Individuals who reported experiencing low back pain within the previous 6 months * Ability to stand independently and perform exercise tasks * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent- Exclusion Criteria: * \- History of severe head or neck injury * Previous spinal surgery * Active infectious disease or uncontrolled malignancy * Cognitive impairment affecting the ability to follow instructions * Any condition affecting the ability to stand or walk independently
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yuanpei University of Medical Technology
Hsinchu, 30015, Taiwan
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