Manual therapy for neck pain, disability, and quality of life
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether manual therapy (hands-on techniques) can reduce neck pain, improve daily function, and enhance quality of life for people with long-term neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least three months.
- Your neck pain is at least a 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are not pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant.
- You have not had neck or spine surgery in the past.
- You have not had a neck injection in the last three 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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