Chiropractic care for chronic neck pain: a pilot study
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests chiropractic care for chronic neck pain — a type of treatment that uses hands-on adjustments to the spine to reduce pain and improve movement. If you join, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of two chiropractic approaches and will get regular visits to see if your pain gets better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have had neck pain on most days for at least 3 months.
- Your average neck pain in the past week is at least 3 on a 0–10 scale.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups and complete all study visits.
- You have not had chiropractic care in the past 12 months.
- You do not have any conditions (like pregnancy, prior neck surgery, or certain neurological issues) that would make the study unsafe for you.
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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