Clinical trials
Neck Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting neck pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 173 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07448857Recruiting
Scapula movement and muscle activity in upper string players with neck pain
This study looks at how the shoulder blade moves and muscles work in violin and viola players who have neck pain. It may help understand why neck pain happens and how to treat it better.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07711431Recruiting
Connection between gum disease and ongoing neck pain
This study looks at whether there is a link between gum (periodontal) disease and long-term neck pain without a clear cause. If you are between 30 and 55, have most of your own teeth, and don't take regular pain medicine, you may be able to help doctors understand this connection.
Niğde, Niğde ProvinceAges 30–55 - NCT07578766Recruiting
Fun Activities to Help Neck Pain and Posture in Kids
This study tests whether fun physical activities can improve neck pain and forward head posture (when your head tilts forward) in school-age children. Researchers will measure posture changes and pain relief over time.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges Up to 15 years - NCT07630142Recruiting
Massage methods for chronic neck pain: an imaging study
This trial compares two types of massage—long, gentle strokes versus a handheld massager—for relieving long-lasting neck pain. Ultrasound imaging will be used to see how the muscles respond.
PoznanAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06383091Recruiting
Manual therapy for voice recovery after thyroid removal
This study tests if a special hands-on therapy (manual therapy) can help your voice and throat muscles recover better after total thyroidectomy. It may reduce voice problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06814808Enrolling by invitation
Comparing three treatments for chronic neck pain
This study compares three different treatments for chronic neck pain caused by trigger points (tender knots in muscles). It aims to find which approach works best for pain relief and improved function.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–65 - NCT05689788Recruiting
High-intensity laser treatment for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce long-lasting neck pain and improve daily function. It may help people whose neck pain has lasted at least 3 months and who meet specific pain and disability scores.
Santiago, Las CondesAges 18 years+ - NCT06777862Enrolling by invitation
Neck pain study for long-term relief
This study tests if a new approach can help people with chronic neck pain that has lasted at least 6 months and hasn't been treated in the past year. It aims to improve quality of life by finding better ways to manage pain.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT05052541RecruitingPhase 3
Oral cannabis for long-term spine pain
This trial studies whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic spine pain and improve daily comfort. You may be eligible if you have long-lasting spine pain and can follow study rules about stopping or limiting other cannabis and certain other treatments.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–84 - NCT06027099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tizanidine to help reduce opioids after surgery
This study tests whether adding a low-dose muscle relaxant (tizanidine) to your pain plan after surgery can help you safely lower your opioid use. It's for people who have been on long-term opioids and are having surgery at specific hospitals.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06402409Recruiting
Studying multiple health conditions in spinal pain patients
This study looks at people who have neck or back pain along with other health conditions. It aims to understand how these conditions together affect your health and well-being.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT06832852Recruiting
Comparing cost-effective care for muscle and joint pain
This study compares different models of care to find the most cost-effective way to treat common muscle and joint problems (like back, neck, knee, or shoulder pain). It looks at which approach works best for patients with persistent pain to guide future treatment decisions.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT04081896Recruiting
Rehab program for adults with spine pain
This trial studies whether a prescribed physical therapy (rehab) program helps people with spine pain. It may help by improving pain and function when a clinician has already recommended rehabilitation.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - 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 - NCT06450483Recruiting
Acupuncture for neck pain in college athletes
This study tests whether a type of acupuncture (called auricular vagus nerve stimulation, or AVNS) can help college athletes with neck pain. It looks at how the treatment affects pain, balance, and heart rate. If you’re a healthy college athlete with mild to moderate neck pain and no recent injuries, you may be a good fit.
Sharjah cityAges 18–26 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07677969Recruiting
Arm loss, balance, pain, and daily life study
This study looks at how the percentage of arm loss affects balance, neck and back pain, daily activities, and reaction time in people with one arm amputated who use a myoelectric or bionic hand. It may help understand how to improve care and rehabilitation.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06397157Recruiting
Virtual reality and motor imagery for neck pain
This study tests whether combining virtual reality with mental practice of movements can help reduce long-term neck pain. If you have had non-specific neck pain for at least three months, this treatment may help retrain how your brain controls your neck muscles.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neck pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 173 recruiting 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 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 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.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.