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Can targeted neck exercises outperform standard stretching?

NCT ID NCT06407479

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding eccentric muscle training or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques to a standard neck stretching and stabilization program can better ease non-specific neck pain. Adults aged 18–65 with neck pain lasting at least a week and reduced deep neck muscle endurance will be randomly assigned to one of the two added techniques. Over six weeks, researchers will measure changes in neck disability, pain quality, range of motion, muscle endurance, fear of movement, and quality of life to see which approach offers more benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Eccentric muscle training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques, added to a standard neck stretching and stabilization program
What this could lead to
If one technique proves more effective, it could point toward a better exercise-based approach for managing chronic neck pain and reducing disability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise benefits can vary, and neither technique is guaranteed to outperform the other or standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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INCLUSION CRITERIA * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Deep cervical flexor endurance time of less than 60 seconds on the modified craniocervical flexor endurance test at screening. Candidates able to hold the test position for 60 seconds or longer were considered to have sufficient deep cervical flexor endurance and were not enrolled. * History of neck pain that has persisted for at least 7 days * Agreeing to participate in the study * Having the ability to read and write Turkish. EXCLUSION CRITERIA * Radiculopathy and structural disorder in the cervical region, * Surgery to the cervical region, * Inflammatory disease, * Severe psychological illness, * Presence of infection in the bone and soft tissue in the cervical spine, * Malignancy, * Advanced osteoporosis, * Those with upper extremity pathologies, * Having a neurological disease that will prevent treatment * Having previously undergone cervical region and spine surgery * Having been included in a physiotherapy program for the neck and back area in the last 6 months, * It was defined as the administration of drugs such as NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and opioids in the last 24 hours.

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Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain

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Musculoskeletal pain Neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uskudar University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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