New exercise approach aims to soothe stubborn neck pain
NCT ID NCT07272551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether exercises based on polyvagal theory can help people with chronic neck pain feel better and move easier. About 33 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will do these exercises. Researchers will measure pain, movement, and quality of life to see if the approach works.
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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 33 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- 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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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 1 or 2, lasting at least 3 months * Individuals whose pain is clinically evaluated and diagnosed * Individuals with a pain score of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 3 or 4 * History of trauma or surgical intervention in the neck region * Cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, or other serious neurological conditions * Upper extremity radiculopathy * Acute inflammation or infection * Severe pathological conditions (e.g., inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, fractures) * Individuals unable to participate in exercises due to mental or physical impairments * Pregnancy * Individuals who have received physiotherapy for chronic neck pain within the last 6 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Noi 6:15 studio
Istanbul, Maltepe, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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