Exercise comparison for chronic neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercises (DNS and localized exercises) with standard care to see which works best for reducing neck pain and improving movement. It aims to find a more effective way to help people with long-lasting neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least 12 weeks (about 3 months).
- Your current neck pain is more than 40 on a 0-100 scale.
- Your neck disability score is above 10 points.
- You have not had physiotherapy in the last 3 months.
- You do not have any of the excluded conditions (cancer, fractures, surgeries, dizziness, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or neurological problems).
Quick eligibility check
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