Hands-On therapy vs. standard rehab: which eases neck pain and dizziness better?
NCT ID NCT07555873
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two non-drug treatments for people with chronic neck pain, dizziness, and headaches caused by cervicocranial dysfunction. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either osteopathic manipulative treatment or standard physiotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in headache impact, dizziness disability, neck disability, and stress after four weeks to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- osteopathic manipulative treatment and standard physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show that osteopathic treatment is a better option than standard physiotherapy for relieving dizziness, headaches, and neck pain in people with cervicocranial dysfunction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is not blinded, which could bias outcomes.
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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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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they meet the following criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Presence of cervicocranial symptoms for at least three months, indicating a chronic condition. * Neck pain with or without associated headache. * Dizziness associated with neck movement or cervical position. * Clinical findings consistent with cervicocranial dysfunction, based on clinical examination. * Ability to understand and complete standardized clinical questionnaires used in the study. * Willingness to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded from the study if they present with any of the following conditions: * Clinically confirmed vestibular disorders. * Central neurological disorders that may influence dizziness or balance. * Recent severe trauma to the cervical spine. * History of cervical spine surgery. * Systemic inflammatory diseases or serious spinal pathologies. * Presence of red flags related to the cervical spine identified during clinical screening. * Participation in concurrent intensive physiotherapy or rehabilitation treatment during the study period.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imperium Medical Clinic
RECRUITINGPristina, Pejton, 30000, Kosovo
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