Clinical trials
Non-specific Neck Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting non-specific neck pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 33 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07756229Recruiting
Physiotherapy for long-term neck pain
This study looks at how physiotherapy affects brain activity and symptoms in people with chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to see if physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve function.
San Sebastián, GuipuzcoaAges 18 years+ - NCT06671860Recruiting
Exercises and hands-on therapy for neck pain
This study tests whether combining eye exercises with hands-on therapy helps people with non-specific neck pain (pain not caused by a known injury or disease). It may help improve how your neck moves and reduce discomfort.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07741227Recruiting
Electric acupuncture for chronic neck pain
This study tests whether electric acupuncture can reduce stiffness and pain in the neck muscles. It may be a treatment option if you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and would like to try a non-drug approach.
Hong KongAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07694882Recruiting
Gentle pressure techniques for chronic neck pain
This study tests two different types of gentle pressure techniques (myofascial release) to see which one helps relieve long-term neck pain and improve everyday function. It is for people with chronic neck pain that isn't caused by a specific injury or disease.
Famagusta, HatayAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07742228Recruiting
SCENAR therapy for long-term neck pain
This study tests a device called SCENAR that uses gentle electrical signals to help reduce chronic neck pain. It may be an option for people whose neck pain has lasted at least 3 months and who have not found relief with other treatments.
Suresnes, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT06889389Recruiting
Education and exercise for neck pain relief
This study tests if combining education with exercise can reduce pain and improve function for people with non-specific neck pain (pain not caused by a specific injury or disease). Participants will learn about their condition and do guided exercises.
Elche, AlicanteAges 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+ - NCT05726331Recruiting
Tai chi and chiropractic for long-term neck pain
This trial looks at whether a program of tai chi and chiropractic care can improve chronic, non-specific neck pain and daily function. It may help people who have had neck pain for months and want a structured exercise-and-care approach.
Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05851196Recruiting
Personalized exercise for recurrent low back pain
This study looks at how back muscle features can help tailor an exercise program for people with recurring, non-specific low back pain. It may help by matching exercises to your specific back function and symptoms.
DiepenbeekAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06704425Recruiting
How back pain affects thinking in older adults
This study looks at how chronic low back pain might affect memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 85. You will complete questionnaires, thinking tasks, and a brain scan to help researchers understand the link between pain and cognitive function.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07685418Recruiting
Pressure therapy and home exercises for neck pain
This trial tests whether a hands-on technique called ischemic compression (applying gentle pressure to trigger points) plus home exercises helps relieve long-term neck pain that has no specific medical cause.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 17–65 - NCT07683273Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercises for neck and upper back pain
This study tests whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help reduce chronic, non-specific neck and upper back pain. If you have this type of pain that is not caused by an injury or disease, you may be able to join.
Trabzon, OrtahisarAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT07026006Recruiting
Release techniques for chronic neck pain
This study compares two hands-on treatments for people with long-lasting neck pain. It looks at whether a technique called Active Release or Strain-Counter-strain helps reduce pain and improve neck movement.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07524075Recruiting
Muscle Energy Technique for Neck Pain and Movement
This study tests whether a hands-on physical therapy technique called muscle energy technique can reduce neck pain and improve how far you can move your neck. If you have neck pain that's lasted at least 4 weeks with no clear medical cause, this trial may help you.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for non-specific neck pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 33 recruiting non-specific 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 non-specific 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 non-specific 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.