Exercise programs for chronic neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares different exercise programs to see which one improves physical and mental health in people with chronic neck pain. You may be eligible if you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and it is moderate to severe, but you haven't been in a recent neck pain rehab or exercise program.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 65 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months, and rate it as 3 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale.
- Your neck pain limits your daily activities (score of 10 or more on a neck disability questionnaire).
- You have no major health conditions like heart, brain, or inflammatory diseases.
- You have not had neck or shoulder surgery, and you are not pregnant or within a year after giving birth.
- You haven't participated in a neck pain rehabilitation or regular exercise program in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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