Physiotherapy for long-term neck pain
This study looks at how physiotherapy affects brain activity and symptoms in people with chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to see if physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months
- The neck pain is not caused by an injury like whiplash or a car accident
- You do not have a serious disease affecting your spine or nervous system
- You have not had neck surgery
- You do not take benzodiazepines (medications for anxiety) every day
- You are able to give informed consent to join the study
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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