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Neck pain showdown: joint mobilization vs. strengthening exercises

NCT ID NCT06960525

Symptom relief Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy treatments for people with chronic neck pain: joint mobilization (gentle, hands-on movements) and strengthening exercises. Twenty-six adults with neck pain for at least three months received 12 sessions of one treatment. Researchers measured neck movement accuracy, pain levels, and disability to see which approach worked better.

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Active substance
cervical joint mobilization and cervical strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If one treatment proves superior, it could guide physical therapy for chronic neck pain, improving movement and reducing discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 26 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with neck pain, and neither treatment may be clearly better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 50 years * Pain ≥ 3 months * Neck pain on VAS ≥ 3/10 * NDI ≥ 5/50 points * ZZ Errors ≥ 9 or the time to complete the task ≥ 28s Exclusion Criteria: * Unilateral headache aggravated by neck movement. * Upper extremity symptoms beyond the elbow. * Any history of neck trauma including whiplash * Recent fractures (last 8 weeks) * Cervical surgery (last 3 months) * Current neck-related dizziness * Known or suspected ves3bular pathology * Internal fixation of the cervical spine * Physical therapy for the neck (last 3 months)

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Conditions

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Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Chronic neck pain Nonspecific neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Armed Forces Hospital - Al Hada

    Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

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