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
- NCT07660523Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for neck and shoulder muscle pain
This trial tests if focused shockwave therapy can help people with long-term neck and shoulder pain caused by tight muscles in the upper back. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective for easing pain and improving daily activities.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20 years+ - NCT07002853Recruiting
Nature walks for chronic back pain in older adults
This trial tests whether spending time in nature can help older adults with long-term low back pain feel better and move more easily. If you are 65 or older and have had back pain for at least three months, you may be able to join.
Saguenay, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT04673981Recruiting
Follow-up study for oral and throat cancer pain
This study looks at nerve-related symptoms and pain in the mouth and throat in people who have been treated for oral or oropharynx cancer. You may be able to take part if you’re within 1 to 5 years after treatment and can follow study steps.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07532642Recruiting
Head Position Changes With Special Vision Lenses
This study tests whether special prismatic lenses (lenses that bend light in a specific way) can help improve head and neck posture in people with Postural Deficiency Syndrome. Researchers will take X-rays and measurements before and after using these lenses to see if your head position improves.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT04636879Recruiting
Testing dry needling for neck pain expectations
This study looks at how people’s expectations and experiences relate to treatment with dry needling for neck pain. It may help researchers understand who benefits most from this therapy for upper trapezius muscle pain.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT07712354Recruiting
Acupuncture and magnetic therapy for neck pain that travels to the arm
This study tests if high-frequency electroacupuncture (needles with mild electric current) at specific points on the neck, combined with electromagnetic field therapy, can help relieve pain from cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. It may be an option if you have neck pain that travels to your shoulder or arm and are not using strong painkillers.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 30 years+ - NCT07640126Recruiting
Acupuncture for cold-sensitive neck pain
This trial tests whether a specific type of acupuncture (three-needle Dazhui plus electroacupuncture) can reduce pain and improve function in people with neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis, especially when the pain is worse in cold weather. It combines a modern diagnosis with traditional Chinese medicine ideas to see if this approach helps more than standard care.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 3 weeks+ - NCT07628348Recruiting
Physical therapy for neck pain from disc herniation
This study tests a physical therapy technique called DRT (Diaphragmatic Respiration Training) to help patients with neck pain, tingling in the arm, and limited neck movement caused by a slipped disc in the neck. The goal is to improve neck flexibility, reduce pain, and expand the chest.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–55 - NCT07629141Recruiting
Muscle Position and Dry Needling for Neck Pain
This study tests whether the position of your neck muscle affects how well dry needling (inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots) relieves chronic neck pain. Dry needling may help reduce pain by relaxing tense muscles.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–80 - NCT06695312Recruiting
High Tone Power Therapy for Neck Pain and Body Awareness
This trial tests a type of physical therapy called High Tone Power Therapy for people with long-term neck pain from a herniated disc in the neck. It aims to reduce pain and improve your sense of where your neck is in space (proprioception) without needing surgery.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 35–50 - NCT07555873Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment versus physical therapy for neck and head dysfunction
This study compares two hands-on treatment approaches—osteopathic manipulation and physiotherapy—for chronic neck pain, headaches, and dizziness caused by cervical dysfunction. If you qualify, you'll receive one of these treatments and help researchers understand which works better.
Pristina, PejtonAges 18–65 - NCT07535879Enrolling by invitation
Neck Pain Treatment Using Pressure Feedback for Teachers
This study tests whether using pressure feedback (a device that gives you information about muscle tension) while doing neck exercises helps reduce neck pain in teachers. Researchers want to see if this technique strengthens deep neck muscles and improves your symptoms.
Istanbul, KüçükçekmeceAges 22–65 - NCT07486232Enrolling by invitation
Neck pain relief with posture exercises and taping
This study tests whether combining postural exercises with taping can help people with long-term neck pain who work at a desk. It aims to find a simple way to reduce pain and improve comfort.
IstanbulAges 25–55 - NCT06780904Recruiting
Dry needling plus stretching for neck pain relief
This study tests if combining dry needling with gentle stretching or muscle energy techniques works better for treating neck pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). It aims to find a simple, effective way to reduce pain and improve movement.
Kandy, Central ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06794528Recruiting
Neck pain exercise program using mobile exergames
This trial tests if doing therapeutic exercises through fun mobile games (exergames) can help people with neck pain. You'll use your own smartphone or tablet to follow the program.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06214949Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for chronic neck pain
This study tests if a personalized type of magnetic brain stimulation called PrTMS can help reduce chronic neck pain. It is for military health care beneficiaries who have had neck pain for at least 3 months.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT07310823Enrolling by invitation
Manual therapy for neck-related headaches
This study tests if manual therapy (hands-on treatment) can help people whose headaches start from neck problems. If you have headaches at least once a week and limited neck movement, this trial may be an option.
GizaAges 20–40 - NCT04883411Recruiting
First-in-human test of new cervical spine plate and cage
This study tests a new implanted metal plate and cage to treat problems in the neck caused by worn spinal discs and nerve or spinal cord compression. It is aimed at people whose symptoms have not improved with non-surgical care for at least 6 weeks (or who have worsening nerve/spinal cord symptoms).
Union, New JerseyAges 22–79 - NCT07038980Recruiting
Smartphone use and neck muscle health study
This study looks at how smartphone addiction relates to neck muscle health. You may be able to join if you are a young adult who uses a smartphone and has no known neck or health issues.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - NCT07032480Recruiting
Sleep, Neck Pain, and Depression Study
This study looks at how sleep problems, neck pain, and depression might be connected in healthy young adults. It aims to help understand these common issues better.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–28 - NCT06312696Recruiting
Neck movement study with spinal manipulation therapy
This study tests whether a special hands-on therapy (spinal manipulation) can help people with long-term neck pain. It will measure how the neck moves and whether the treatment improves movement and reduces pain.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–39 - NCT05818774Recruiting
Different types of neck nerve ablation for chronic pain relief
This trial compares two ways of using radiofrequency heat to treat a specific set of neck pain nerves (the “cervical medial branch nerves”). It may help people with long-lasting neck pain who did not improve with standard treatments and who respond to diagnostic nerve blocks.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–85
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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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