MANUAL THERAPY ON PAIN, DISABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE (NCT07494734) | Clinical Trial Compass
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MANUAL THERAPY ON PAIN, DISABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2026-03-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate whether conventional physical therapy combined with manual therapy reduces pain and maintains life support in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain, compared to conventional physical therapy alone. The study plans to evaluate the combined benefits of both treatment methods and manual therapy. Pain, quality of life, range of motion, and neck injuries will be assessed in the participants. The treatment protocol will be administered twice a week, for a total of 10 sessions over a 5-week period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* • Being between 18-65 years of age
* Having neck pain that has lasted for at least three months
* Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of at least 3
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients not aged 18-60 years
* Pregnant women or those suspected of being pregnant
* Individuals with acute inflammatory diseases
* Individuals with neurological deficits
* Individuals with a positive vertebrobasilar artery test
* Individuals with advanced osteoporosis
* Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery
* Individuals who have received an injection in the cervical region within the last 3 months
* Individuals with any neurological or psychiatric disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain Assessment
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 5)
2
Range of motion
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 5)
3
Disability
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 5)
4
quality of life
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of treatment (week 5)