Clinical trials
Neck Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting neck pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 166 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05776771Recruiting
Spine movement study for people with back or neck pain
This study measures how your spine and back/neck move using motion testing and equipment. It may help researchers better understand differences between people with spine pain and people without.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05745129Enrolling by invitation
AI tool for personalized care decisions in spine problems
This trial looks at using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help guide care choices for people with spine problems. It may help doctors assess whether you need surgery or a different approach, especially when disc herniation isn’t the main issue.
Oslo, NorgeAges 18–80 - NCT06984354Recruiting
Digital treatments for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a smartphone app to help people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if digital treatments can reduce pain and improve daily function.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07639060Recruiting
Pain Relief Study Using Freezing Nerve Treatment
This study watches how well a freezing procedure works for chronic pain over 6 to 12 months. Your doctor thinks this procedure could help your pain, and the study simply tracks your recovery through questionnaires to help doctors understand if it works.
Old Saybrook, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07832929Recruiting
Alcohol injection for cervical disc herniation pain
This study tests a procedure where a special alcohol gel is injected into a damaged disc in the neck to relieve pain. It is for people with neck pain caused by a disc problem that has not improved with other treatments.
Vimercate, Monza E BrianzaAges 18–75 - NCT07725861Recruiting
Gentle Therapies for Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study compares two gentle manual therapy techniques for neck pain that is not caused by a specific injury or nerve problem. The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing pain and improving movement.
Multan, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT05398003Recruiting
Stimulating nerves to treat long-lasting neck and arm pain
This trial tests whether a nerve-stimulation treatment can reduce chronic neck and upper arm pain when other treatments haven’t worked. It includes adults who can consent and attend follow-up visits, and it checks for safety with pregnancy prevention and a specific early test after implantation.
NantesAges 18–85 - NCT06777771Recruiting
Reformer Pilates for first-time pregnant women
This trial tests if Reformer Pilates (a type of exercise using a special machine) helps first-time pregnant women stay healthy. If you are in your first pregnancy and between 11 and 22 weeks along, this may be a good fit for you.
Izmir, KonakAges 18–35 - 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 - 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 - NCT07596953Recruiting
TECAR therapy for long-term neck pain and stiffness
This study tests whether TECAR therapy—a heat-based treatment that uses electrical energy—can reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck stiffness. TECAR stands for capacitive and resistive energy transfer, a non-invasive technique that may help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Jeddah, Al ZahraaAges 20–40 - NCT07543692Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided injection therapy for spine pain
This study tests whether using ultrasound imaging to guide a special injection treatment (pharmacopuncture) is safe and effective for people with spine-related neck or lower back pain that radiates into the arms or legs. The treatment is already being offered as routine care, and this study tracks how well it works.
Daejeon, DaejeonAges 19–69 - NCT07051265Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief for head and neck cancer patients using TENS or acupressure
This study compares two non-drug methods—TENS (a mild electrical device) and acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific points)—to help manage pain in people with head and neck cancer. If you have cancer-related pain and need medication, you may be able to join.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–100 - NCT06906211Recruiting
Ultrasound for chronic back pain in veterans
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment to a specific part of the brain can help veterans with chronic back pain. It aims to see if targeting the insula can reduce pain that spreads to other areas of the body.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21–75 - 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+ - NCT06969456Recruiting
Exercise and nerve stimulation for chronic back pain
This study looks at whether combining exercise with a type of nerve stimulation (called neuromodulation) can help people with long-term spinal pain that has nerve involvement. It may be an option if you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is severe.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT07058220Recruiting
Neck training for neck pain relief
This trial tests whether special neck position-sense exercises can help people with general neck pain feel better. It may be a good option if you have neck pain without a specific injury.
GizaAges 25–45 - NCT06803732Recruiting
Pain after robotic, endoscopic or open neck surgery for thyroid cancer
This trial compares pain levels after three different surgical methods for removing cancerous lymph nodes in the neck. It may help patients with thyroid cancer that has spread to neck lymph nodes understand which approach causes less discomfort.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07098754Recruiting
Physical therapy for neck pain and posture improvement
This study compares different physical therapy techniques to improve neck posture and reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have mild to moderate neck pain from muscle knots and are open to physiotherapy.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT05505188Recruiting
Predicting long-term pain after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks for ways to predict and improve pain you may have months after radiotherapy for first head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better anticipate pain and support patients during recovery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06601634Recruiting
Neck pain improvement after cervical spine surgery
This study looks at what factors help predict better neck pain after a specific type of neck surgery called ACDF. If you have a degenerative neck condition and are scheduled for this surgery, the results could help doctors understand what leads to the best pain relief.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 18–65 - NCT05972837Recruiting
Home electrical stimulation for long-lasting neck muscle pain
This trial studies whether a home-based electrical stimulation device placed on the neck can reduce pain for people with long-lasting neck muscle pain. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 2 months and is moderate to severe.
New Taipei CityAges 20–60 - NCT07018219Recruiting
Finding the 7th neck bone by touch in neck pain patients
This trial looks at a simple way to find the 7th neck bone (cervical vertebra) by feeling it while you move your neck. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat neck pain.
ZagazigAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neck pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 166 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.
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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.