Clinical trials
Chronic Neck Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic neck pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 131 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07536672Enrolling by invitation
Understanding Pain and Sexual Health in Chronic Pain
This study helps develop a questionnaire (survey) that measures how chronic pain affects sexual health and relationships. If you have long-term pain and a stable relationship, your feedback could help doctors better understand and support patients like you.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07531537Recruiting
Breathing exercises versus neck muscle training for neck pain
This study compares two types of exercises—breathing exercises and deep neck muscle training—to see which works better for people with long-term neck pain. You'll do one type of exercise program to help relieve your pain and improve function.
ZagazigAges 18–35 - NCT07525557Recruiting
Understanding Fear and Disability in Long-Term Neck Pain
This study explores how fear of movement, pain, and daily difficulties relate to each other in people with chronic neck pain lasting 3+ months. Understanding these connections may help improve future treatment approaches.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07487987Recruiting
Imagery and exercises for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) and doing special neck exercises can help people with long-term neck pain. You may be eligible if your neck pain has lasted at least 3 months and is at least moderate, and you haven't had recent neck surgery or therapy.
Konya, KaratayAges 18–65 - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07432425Recruiting
Exercise programs for chronic neck pain
This study compares different exercise programs to see which one improves physical and mental health in people with chronic neck pain. You may be eligible if you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and it is moderate to severe, but you haven't been in a recent neck pain rehab or exercise program.
Ankara, AltindagAges 20–65 - NCT07418632Recruiting
Motion training for neck pain using smart classification
This study tests a special motion-training program for people with neck pain. It uses a computer to classify and guide your movements, which may help reduce pain better than usual care.
LjubljanaAges 18–65 - NCT06562933Recruiting
Comparing electrical stimulation methods for chronic neck pain
This study compares two ways of using a type of electrical stimulation (interferential current) to treat long-term neck pain. It aims to find which method works better for people with chronic neck pain.
BoluAges 20–50 - NCT07326696Recruiting
Therapy for long-term neck pain with limited movement
This trial tests a combination of hand-on treatments (a quick push to the upper back and gentle movements to the neck) to see if it helps people with ongoing neck pain and stiffness. It might be an option if you've had neck pain for more than 3 months and have trouble moving your neck or upper back.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07332845Recruiting
Neck and hamstring therapy for chronic pain
This trial tests a special exercise technique that combines shoulder blade and pelvis movements to see if it helps people with long-term neck pain and tight hamstrings.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–40 - NCT07328256Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxation techniques for neck pain relief
This study looks at two different gentle stretching methods to see which works better for relieving neck pain. It might help if you have had neck pain for a while and it limits your movement.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - NCT07302958Recruiting
Comparing remote, in-person, and mixed exercise for neck pain
This trial compares three ways to treat chronic neck pain: doing exercises at home with remote guidance, doing them in a clinic with a therapist, or a mix of both. It aims to find which method works best for people with ongoing neck pain.
CairoAges 20–45 - NCT07294651Recruiting
Needle treatment for chronic neck pain
This trial is testing a procedure called percutaneous electrolysis, where a tiny needle is used to treat painful trigger points in the upper neck muscles. It may help people with long-lasting neck pain.
SivasAges 18–70 - NCT07272551Enrolling by invitation
Polyvagal therapy for chronic neck pain
This trial tests a new approach based on the polyvagal theory to help people with long-term neck pain. It uses gentle exercises and techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce pain.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 18–50 - NCT06874816Recruiting
Neck pain, teeth grinding, and mouth behaviors study
This trial looks at how chronic neck pain is linked to teeth grinding (bruxism) and other mouth-related habits. It aims to see if muscle thickness in your jaw is related to your neck pain.
Istanbul, BeylikdüzüAges 18–65 - NCT07251959Enrolling by invitation
Exercise vs. exercise plus manual therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether a workplace exercise program, with or without hands-on manual therapy, can help reduce chronic spinal pain in desk workers. It is designed for UCAM University staff who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07244861Enrolling by invitation
TENS for neck muscle stiffness and pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) applied to the neck can reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 6 weeks and are willing to avoid certain medications the day before, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–50 - NCT06915896Recruiting
Chronic back or neck pain: predicting therapy outcomes
This study looks at people with long-term low back or neck pain who are waiting for physical therapy. It aims to find what factors predict how well they will do with different treatment paths.
Florence, FIAges 18 years+ - NCT07194239Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for chronic pain in older adults
This trial tests if lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce chronic muscle or joint pain in older adults. It focuses on people with long-lasting pain from conditions like arthritis.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT07150143Recruiting
Massage and exercises for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether adding a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) and other physical therapies to standard neck stabilization exercises helps people with long-term neck pain feel better.
Ataşehir, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07137715Recruiting
Wellness and recovery for veterans with chronic back or neck pain
This study tests a psychological program to help veterans manage chronic back or neck pain. It aims to improve your wellbeing and daily function through counseling or coaching sessions.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07119255Recruiting
PRP acupuncture for long-term neck pain from muscle tightness
This study tests whether a treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) acupuncture — using your own blood proteins — can reduce chronic neck pain caused by a common muscle condition. It may be a good option if you have had neck pain for months and want a non-surgical approach.
JakartaAges 18–59 - NCT07125027Recruiting
Exercise and mindfulness for sciatica pain
This study tests a program called Move-MORE that combines exercise and mindfulness to help people with nerve-related leg pain (sciatica) that has lasted at least 3 months. You would use the program at home, attend weekly video sessions for 8 weeks, and complete questionnaires and daily surveys to see if the program improves your pain and quality of life.
Portland, OregonAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic neck pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 131 recruiting chronic neck pain studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a chronic neck pain trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a chronic neck pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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