Clinical trials
Mechanical Neck Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting mechanical neck pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 30 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06031571Recruiting
Cupping vs myofascial release for neck pain
This trial compares two hands-on treatments for long-term neck pain that isn't caused by injury or serious spine problems. It aims to see if dynamic cupping or myofascial release works better to relieve pain.
Qina, Qena GovernorateAges 18–40 - NCT07040605Recruiting
Neck exercises for chronic pain
This study tests a special set of exercises for your neck muscles to help with chronic neck pain. It focuses on strengthening deep muscles and improving how your body senses neck movement.
Cairo, Giza GovernorateAges 20–40 - NCT06707870Recruiting
Neck exercises for chronic pain relief
This trial compares two different treatments for long-lasting neck pain: a special exercise that helps with neck posture (cervical retraction) and a gentle manual therapy technique (facet oscillatory mobilization). It aims to find which method is better at reducing pain and improving neck movement.
Peshawar, KPKAges 35–50 - NCT06556771Recruiting
Comparing two mobilization techniques for neck pain relief
This study compares two hands-on therapy methods (Gongs and Kaltenborn mobilization) to see which one works better for reducing mechanical neck pain. If you have neck pain that gets worse with movement or sitting still, this trial may help find a more effective treatment for you.
Attock City, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07723001Recruiting
Mobilization for neck pain relief and function
This trial tests if moving the neck and upper back joints can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with nagging neck pain (lasting more than 4 weeks). It aims to find a simple hands-on treatment to help you feel better and move easier.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07723586Recruiting
TENS vs Ultrasound for mechanical neck pain
This trial compares two common treatments—TENS (a device that uses mild electrical pulses) and ultrasound therapy—along with neck exercises for long-lasting neck pain. You would get one of these treatments for several weeks to see which helps your pain more.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07711041Recruiting
Comparing three treatments for chronic neck pain
This trial compares three therapies—integrated neuromuscular inhibition, dry cupping, and dry needling—to see which works best for long-lasting mechanical neck pain. It may help if you have had neck pain for over six months with trigger points in your upper shoulder muscle.
GizaAges 18–40 - 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 - NCT05447338Recruiting
Manual therapy for neck pain with limited neck motion
This trial tests whether hands-on/manual physical therapy helps people with neck pain and reduced neck movement. It may help improve motion and reduce symptoms if your neck pain fits the trial’s type and severity.
CórdobaAges 25–50 - NCT06361472Recruiting
Personalized physical therapy for chronic neck pain
This study tests a standard physical therapy program for neck pain, with added focus on factors like your personal situation and beliefs, to see if it helps more than therapy alone. It is for Spanish-speaking adults who have had moderate neck pain for over a month without serious underlying causes.
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT06750211Recruiting
Muscle techniques for chronic neck pain
This study tests two types of gentle muscle-relaxing techniques for long-term neck pain with forward head posture. It compares one technique alone versus the same technique combined with a specific exercise to see which works better.
LahoreAges 20–50 - NCT06817135Recruiting
Shoulder exercises for breastfeeding neck pain
This trial tests if special shoulder-blade (scapular) exercises can help reduce neck pain in mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding. The exercises are simple and designed to strengthen the muscles that support your neck while you hold your baby.
Giza, DokkiAges 18–35 - NCT07026019Recruiting
Exercise for chronic mechanical neck pain
This study tests whether a home exercise program can help people with long-term neck pain caused by muscle tightness or arthritis in the neck joints. It is designed for people who cannot easily visit a clinic due to disability, living in crowded cities, or busy schedules.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07681687Recruiting
Neck muscle control therapy for long-term neck pain
This study tests two different physical therapy techniques—one focusing on how your brain controls neck movement, and another that releases muscle tension—to see which works better for long-term neck pain. If you have chronic neck pain and limited movement, you may be able to join.
IslamabadAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT07329478Recruiting
Muscle Techniques for Neck Pain Strength and Endurance
This study compares two gentle muscle techniques to see which better strengthens neck muscles and improves endurance in people with mechanical neck pain (pain not caused by a serious disease or injury). It may help you move your neck more easily and reduce discomfort.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - NCT07567300Recruiting
Understanding Pain Patterns in Migraine and Neck or Back Pain
This study explores how migraine headaches, neck pain, and lower back pain may share similar pain mechanisms in the body. Researchers will ask you questions to understand your pain patterns and help identify connections between these conditions.
Gaziantep, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07489014Enrolling by invitation
Therapy techniques for neck pain relief
This trial tests two hands-on treatments—gentle joint movement and soft tissue release—to see which better helps long-lasting neck pain. It could offer pain relief without surgery or strong medications.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07027631Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two treatments for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether magnesium sulfate iontophoresis (a method that uses a mild electrical current to deliver medicine through the skin) or extracorporeal shockwave therapy (sound waves applied to the neck) works better for long-term neck pain caused by trigger points in the upper shoulder muscle.
GizaAges 18–40 - NCT07027644Recruiting
Combined therapy for chronic neck pain relief
This trial tests whether combining a muscle-relaxation technique with cupping therapy is more effective than either alone for treating chronic neck pain caused by muscle knots in the upper trapezius. Participants must have had these knots for more than 6 months.
GizaAges 18–40 - NCT06598644Recruiting
Comparing two gentle neck pain treatments
This study tests two hands-on treatments for long-lasting neck pain: a gentle gliding movement called Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide (SNAG) and a soft-tissue release technique called Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). If you have had neck pain for more than 3 months, this trial may help find which method works better for you.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT07138807Recruiting
Neck exercises for female nurses with neck pain
This study compares two types of neck exercises to see which works better for reducing neck pain and disability in female nurses. You may be able to join if you are a nurse with moderate neck pain and a tender spot in your upper back muscle, and haven't had treatment for it in the past month.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07026058Recruiting
Sound wave therapy for mechanical low back pain
This study tests whether adding sound wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps adults with long-lasting low back pain. It is for people aged 18 to 45 whose pain stays above the knee.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mechanical neck pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 30 recruiting mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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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