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Neck Pain: clinical trials and information

Chronic neck pain is neck pain that persists for months. It may relate to muscle strain, joint or disc changes, injury such as whiplash, or posture, and sometimes no specific cause is found.
7
Trials with Canadian sites
0
Recruiting in Canada
299
Registry records worldwide

Neck Pain clinical trials in Canada

7 trials, recruiting first
PhaseProvinces
Comparison of a Multi-tined Cannula Versus a Conventional Cannula for Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT04152954
CompletedNot applicableQuebecCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)2019-12-04
Facet Versus Trigger Point Injections for Chronic Neck Pain
NCT01808586
CompletedPhase 2OntarioLondon Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's2013-05
Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injections
NCT01717430
Unknown statusManitobaUniversity of Manitoba2012-10
Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
NCT01382537
CompletedNot applicableOntarioCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College2008-01
Preventive Care of Chronic Cervical Pain and Disabilities
NCT00566930
CompletedNot applicableQuebecUniversité du Québec à Trois-Rivières2007-10
Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
NCT00587626
CompletedPhase 2OntarioHamilton Health Sciences Corporation2007-08
Study to Demonstrate That Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR) is an Effective Evaluation Tool for Musculoskeletal Neck or Back Pain
NCT00134225
Unknown statusNot applicableQuebeciTech Medical, Inc.2005-04

Neck Pain clinical trials worldwide (outside Canada)

292 trials, 30 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.

PhaseCountries
Differences in Mechanistic Measures (Oxytocin and Cortisol) of Therapeutic Alliance Between A Talk-Based Therapy and Soft-Tissue Mobilization in Individuals With Chronic Spinal Pain
NCT06987786
Not yet recruitingNot applicableUnited StatesDuke University2026-12-01
Chiropractic Care for Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Study
NCT07469553
Not yet recruitingNot applicableBrigham and Women's Hospital2026-11-01
Comparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture
NCT07868497
Not yet recruitingNot applicablePakistanKing Edward Medical University2026-10-10
Comparing Patient-Reported Symptoms to Objective Neck Range of Motion and Physical Capacity in Women With Chronic Neck Pain.
NCT07862387
Not yet recruitingBorna Farhoomand2026-10-01
Effect of Cervical Force Control Training on Force Sense and Steadiness in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
NCT07813871
Not yet recruitingNot applicableEgyptCairo University2026-09
Effects of Music Therapy in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07658729
Not yet recruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Karabuk University2026-07-01
Effect of Bruegger's Exercise in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain With Forward Head Posture
NCT07669844
Not yet recruitingNot applicableEgyptCairo University2026-07-01
Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization On Neck Disability, Endurance, and Proprioception Of Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07599631
Not yet recruitingNot applicableCairo University2026-05-25
Hormones, Outcomes, and Pain Pathways in Exercise Study
NCT07579182
RecruitingPhase 1United StatesUniversity of Houston2026-05-17
Ischemic Compression and Home Exercise in Non-Specific Neck Pain
NCT07685418
RecruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Rumeli University2026-05-13
Psychological Options for Wellness and Recovery (POWeR) Trial for Veterans With Chronic Back/Neck Pain
NCT07137715
RecruitingNot applicableUnited StatesUniversity of Colorado, Denver2026-03-27
SCENAR Therapy in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
NCT07742228
RecruitingNot applicableFranceHopital Foch2026-03-11
The Effect of Corrective Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07476924
Not yet recruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Izmir Katip Celebi University2026-03-10
The Effectiveness of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercises Compared to Localized Exercises and Standard Care on Pain Intensity, Neck Dysfunction, and Upper Cervical Range of Motion in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
NCT07395011
Not yet recruitingNot applicableHochschule Osnabruck2026-02-02
Symmetrical Scapula-pelvis Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Superficial Back Line in Chronic Neck Pain With Hamstring Tightness
NCT07332845
RecruitingNot applicablePakistanUniversity of Karachi2026-01-16
Influence of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Neural Tissue Mechanosensitivity in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain
NCT07339683
Not yet recruitingNot applicableCairo University2026-01-15
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Cannabis in Chronic Spine Pain
NCT05052541
RecruitingPhase 3United StatesUniversity of Colorado, Denver2026-01
Predictors of Functional Status in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07544108
RecruitingTurkey (Türkiye)Kutahya Health Sciences University2025-10-20
Effectiveness of PRP Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Neck Pain in Cervical Myofascial Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius
NCT07119255
RecruitingNot applicableIndonesiaUniversitas Indonesia2025-09-01
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Tecar Therapy in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06953973
Not yet recruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi2025-06-02
Effects of Different Exercise Protocols on Physical and Cognitive Changes in People With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07432425
RecruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Hacettepe University2025-05-01
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Vs Muscle Energy Technique on Nonspecific Neck Pain in Prolonged Computer Users.
NCT06918535
RecruitingNot applicablePakistanIQRA University2025-04-22
Masseter Thickness, Bruxism, and Oral Behaviors in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06874816
RecruitingTurkey (Türkiye)Beylikduzu State Hospital2025-03-10
Gelified Radiopaque Ethanol (Absolute Gel) in Cervical Disc Herniation: an Observational Study in Routine Clinical Practice (GENESIS)
NCT07832929
RecruitingItalyAurel Mengri2025-03-10
Neck Movement Training in a Virtual Reality Headset for People with Neck Pain - a Feasibility Study
NCT06832748
Not yet recruitingNot applicableLuleå Tekniska Universitet2025-03
CARES (Comprehensive Analgesic, Recovery, and Education Support) for Surgery Trial
NCT06027099
RecruitingPhase 3United StatesStanford University2024-12-05
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Virtual Reality-Assisted Hypnotherapy Program on Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: a Multicenter, Randomized, Prospective, Comparative, Open-Label, Parallel-Group Study
NCT06697795
Not yet recruitingNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)University of Beykent2024-12-02
Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS)
NCT06214949
RecruitingNot applicableUnited StatesHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine2024-05-01
Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Treated With Tai Chi and Chiropractic Care
NCT05726331
RecruitingNot applicableUnited StatesHarvard University Faculty of Medicine2023-10-25
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation in Neck Pain Subjects
NCT03987334
RecruitingNot applicableItalyIRCCS San Raffaele2019-05-09
Comparison of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07729722
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Rumeli University2026-07-25
Investigation Of The Effects Of Postural Exercises And Taping
NCT07486232
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Rumeli University2026-07-23
Manual Therapy On Pain, Disability And Quality Of Life
NCT07494734
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Rumeli University2026-07-23
Prediction of Outcome of Interventional Pain Management
NCT02774694
SuspendedSwitzerlandBenno Rehberg-Klug2026-06
Targeted Cervical Versus Integrated Trunk and Diaphragmatic Muscle Retraining for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
NCT07691151
CompletedNot applicableUnited Arab EmiratesGulf Medical University2026-05-02
The Effects of Mulligan Joint Mobilization and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Individuals With Neck Pain
NCT07489014
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Rumeli University2026-03-13
Kinesiophobia in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06849999
CompletedTurkey (Türkiye)Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital2025-12-01
Electrical Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise Versus Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06522893
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversidad de Almeria2025-11-15
Sleep Hygiene Plus Physiotherapy for Sleep and Disability in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07178496
CompletedNot applicablePalestinian TerritoriesAl-Azhar University2025-10-15
Workplace Exercise Therapy With or Without Manual Therapy in Chronic Spinal Pain
NCT07251959
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableSpainCatholic University of Murcia2025-09-29
Acute Effects of TENS on Cervical Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Neck Pain
NCT07244861
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Erzurum Technical University2025-09-23
Dry Needling With Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Exercises for Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07015281
Active, not recruitingNot applicableSpainUniversidad de Almeria2025-06-30
Investigation of the Efficacy of Thoracic Mobilization Exercises Performed in Addition to Core Stabilization Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
NCT06991140
CompletedNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi2025-06-01
Percutaneous Neuromodulation and Therapeutic Exercise in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06695949
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversidad de Almeria2025-05-28
Comparative Effects of Cervical Stabilization and Isometric Neck Exercises in Eyeglass Wearers With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07321054
CompletedNot applicablePakistanIbadat International University, Islamabad2025-05-26
Chronic Neck Pain and Central Sensizitation
NCT06976398
CompletedTurkey (Türkiye)Karabuk University2025-05-08
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Interfascial Hydrodissection With A Mixture Of Lidocaine And Physiological Saline Solution With 10% Dextrose In Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT07503574
CompletedNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Ankara University2025-04-30
Physiotherapy in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06957639
Enrolling by invitationNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Uşak University2025-04-25
Electrical Stimulation in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06911125
CompletedNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University2025-03-12
Assessing Cervical Sensorimotor Control With VR in Chronic Neck Pain
NCT06474130
CompletedTaiwanNational Cheng Kung University2025-02-17

About Neck Pain

What is Neck Pain?

Chronic neck pain is neck pain that persists for months. It may relate to muscle strain, joint or disc changes, injury such as whiplash, or posture, and sometimes no specific cause is found.

How is Neck Pain usually assessed?

Clinicians usually take a history and examine movement, strength and nerve function. Imaging or other tests may be used when findings suggest a specific cause.

What kinds of treatments are studied for Neck Pain?

Registered studies cover medicines, medical devices (such as nerve stimulators), procedures (such as nerve blocks or injections), physical and movement therapies, psychological approaches (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), education programs and digital tools. Being studied in a trial does not mean a treatment works or is approved. The interventions listed on this page come directly from the registry records.

How can I find Neck Pain clinical trials in Canada?

This page lists 7 registry records for this term with at least one site in Canada, recruiting studies first. Each trial page links to the official ClinicalTrials.gov record, which lists the study contacts. Recruiting status changes often, so check the registry, and talk to your doctor before joining a study.

Related conditions

Related interventions

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status.