Neck movement study with spinal manipulation therapy
Part of Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have had neck pain that is not caused by a specific injury or disease for more than 12 weeks.
- Your neck pain is at least a 3 on a 0–10 scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable).
- You are between 18 and 39 years old.
- You have not had a chiropractic adjustment or spinal manipulation on your neck in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant.
- You do not have serious health problems, unstable neck, nerve issues, or a history of neck surgery that would make the treatment unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
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