Can a monthly back crack keep neck pain away? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT06591221
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether getting Chuna manual therapy every two weeks for 20 weeks helps people with mild but long-lasting neck pain feel better and have fewer flare-ups. 250 adults with neck pain for over a year will be split into two groups: one gets the hands-on therapy, the other gets lifestyle advice and self-exercise. The goal is to see if regular maintenance therapy can keep pain low and improve daily function.
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Locations
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Bucheon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Bucheon-si, South Korea
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College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea
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Daejeon Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Daejeon, South Korea
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Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea
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Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Haeundae, South Korea
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Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine
Seoul, South Korea
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School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University
Yangsan, South Korea
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Chuna manual therapy (a type of hands-on spinal manipulation used in Korean medicine)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free option for managing long-term neck pain and reducing how often it comes back.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial testing a maintenance schedule, not a cure. The effect may be small, and results may not apply to people with more severe pain or other health issues.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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