Neck Pain MusculoskeletalBME-SNENCT07477145
Effect of Body Mind Exercises and Specific Neck Exercises in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
A study testing Conventional physical therapy group., Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) and specific neck exercise group in people with Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
To investigate the effect of body mind exercise and specific neck exercises in chronic mechanical neck pain on neck pain severity, functional disability, neck flexion range of motion, isometric neck muscle strength and quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- What is being tested?
- Conventional physical therapy group., Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) and specific neck exercise group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 25 Mar 2026to 30 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged between 50-65 years
- Diagnosis of chronic mechanical neck pain (pain duration ≥ 3 months)
- Pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the NPRS
Who cannot join
- History of cervical surgery
- Specific neck conditions (fractures, neoplasm, infection)
- Pregnancy
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease or other systemic illness affecting participation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
To investigate the effect of body mind exercise and specific neck exercises in chronic mechanical neck pain on neck pain severity, functional disability, neck flexion range of motion, isometric neck muscle strength and quality of life.
Read the detailed description
Chronic mechanical neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders affecting middle-aged and older adults and is associated with pain, reduced cervical mobility, functional disability, and decreased quality of life. Exercise therapy is widely recommended as a first-line conservative treatment for chronic neck pain. Previous studies have shown that both specific neck exercises and general physical activity can reduce pain and improve functional outcomes.
Body-mind exercises, which combine physical movement with focused attention and breathing control, may provide additional benefits by improving both physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain. However, the comparative effectiveness of body-mind exercises and specific neck exercises when combined with conventional physical therapy remains unclear.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of body-mind exercises and specific neck exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, cervical range of motion, isometric neck muscle strength, and quality of life in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain.
A total of 80 participants aged 50 to 65 years with chronic mechanical neck pain will be recruited and randomly allocated into four groups using a parallel-group design. Group A will receive conventional physical therapy alone. Group B will receive conventional physical therapy combined with body-mind exercises in the form of mindful aerobic treadmill walking. Group C will receive conventional physical therapy combined with specific cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. Group D will receive a combination of conventional physical therapy, body-mind exercises, and specific neck exercises.
All interventions will be performed over a treatment period of six weeks. Outcome measures will include pain intensity measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), functional disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), cervical range of motion measured using a Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device, isometric neck muscle strength measured using a handheld dynamometer, and quality of life assessed using the RAND-36 Health Survey. Measurements will be taken before the intervention and after completion of the six-week treatment period.
The results of this study will help determine the most effective exercise approach for improving clinical outcomes in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain and may provide evidence to guide physical therapy practice.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- Being tested
- Conventional physical therapy group., Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises), specific neck exercise group, Combined exercise group.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional physical therapy group.Behavioural
conventional therapy which includes: heat therapy (infrared) for 10 minutes, massage therapy 10 min, stretching of neck (Scalene, SCM, UFT, Levator scapulae) and pectoral muscles 20 min.
Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises)Behavioural
Group B will receive conventional physical therapy (infrared, massage, and neck stretching) in addition to Body mind exercises (mindful aerobic exercises). The aerobic exercise will be performed at an intensity of at least 60% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) to effectively improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The program will include treadmill walking 30 minutes.
specific neck exercise groupBehavioural
Group C will receive conventional therapy in addition to specific neck exercises. Specific exercises will include: cervical and scapular stabilization exercises.
Combined exercise group.Behavioural
Group D will receive conventional therapy in addition to mindful aerobic exercises, cervical and scapular stabilization exercises.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Conventional physical therapy group (Control group) | Experimental | Group A will receive conventional therapy which includes: heat therapy (infrared) for 10 minutes, massage therapy 10 min, stretching of neck (Scalene, SCM, UFT, Levator scapulae) and pectoral muscles 20 min. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group. |
| Group B: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) | Experimental | Group B will receive conventional physical therapy (infrared, massage, and neck stretching) in addition to Body mind exercises (mindful aerobic exercises). The aerobic exercise will be performed at an intensity of at least 60% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) to effectively improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The program will include treadmill walking 30 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group.; Behavioral: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) |
| Group C: specific neck exercise group | Experimental | Group C will receive conventional therapy in addition to specific neck exercises. Specific exercises will include: cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group.; Behavioral: specific neck exercise group |
| Group D : Combined exercise group. | Experimental | Group D will receive conventional therapy in addition to mindful aerobic exercises, cervical and scapular stabilization. Receives: Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group.; Behavioral: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises); Behavioral: specific neck exercise group; Behavioral: Combined exercise group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS, Arabic version) 0-10 scale; validated for Arabic-speaking populations (Alghadir et al., 2016)
Measured: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Quality of Life Measured by RAND-36 Health Survey
Measures physical, emotional, and social functioning .
Measured: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Functional Disability
Neck Disability Index (NDI, Arabic version) 10-item questionnaire.
Measured: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Cervical ROM
CROM device. Measures flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation; 3 repetitions per movement (Kiatkulanusorn et al., 2023).
Measured: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Isometric Neck Strength
Handheld dynamometer (HHD) Flexion (forehead), Extension (occiput), 3 maximal contractions of 5 sec each, average recorded (Ghamkhar et al., 2011)
Measured: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2026
- Study start25 Mar 2026
- Primary completion29 Jun 2026
- Study completion30 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (45)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Neck Pain MusculoskeletalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study is a randomized, parallel-group, controlled clinical trial with four intervention arms. Participants with chronic mechanical neck pain will be randomly allocated into one of four groups receiving different combinations of body-mind exercises, specific neck exercises, and conventional physical therapy.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, RAMY GNADY I KOMIR, Cairo University
- Investigators
- RAMY I KOMIR, MSc, Principal investigator, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07477145
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/006226.
- Acronym
- BME-SNE
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: sensitive patient data.
Publications
Kisner, C., & Colby, L. A. (2017). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (7th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
IBRAHIM M. ELNAGGAR, Ph.D., H. S. E. M., & Sh. ABDELSALAM, Ph.D., M. (2022). Cervical Stabilization Exercises Versus Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 90(9), 1729-1735. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.272095
Wewege MA, Jones MD. Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Healthy Individuals and People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain. 2021 Jan;22(1):21-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2020.04.003. Epub 2020 Jun 26.
PubMed 32599154Rosa MABMV, Bastos RM, Vieira Rosa DK, Scola LFC, Albertini R, Yi LC. General exercises are not superior to specific exercises for pain and functional disability in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1957-1966. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.013. Epub 2024 Oct 18.
PubMed 39593550Vernon H, Mior S. The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991 Sep;14(7):409-15.
PubMed 1834753Valenza-Pena G, Martin-Nunez J, Heredia-Ciuro A, Navas-Otero A, Lopez-Lopez L, Valenza MC, Cabrera-Martos I. Effectiveness of Self-Care Education for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Dec 13;11(24):3161. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11243161.
PubMed 38132051Yu LJ, Yan X, Kim TH. Effects of combined jaw and cervicoscapular exercises on mouth opening and muscle properties in cervical extension type. Sci Rep. 2025 May 30;15(1):19049. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-03846-3.
PubMed 40447683Suh JH, Kim H, Jung GP, Ko JY, Ryu JS. The effect of lumbar stabilization and walking exercises on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jun;98(26):e16173. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000016173.
PubMed 31261549Arsovski D. Effectiveness of Medical Massage in Reducing Neck Pain Among Multiple Occupational Groups: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2024 Sep 12;17(3):23-30. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v17i3.993. eCollection 2024 Sep.
PubMed 39267898Sakinepoor A, Cheragh ZA, Degens H, Mazidi M. Neck stabilization exercise and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization reduce pain intensity, forward head angle and muscle activity of employees with chronic non-specific neck pain: A retrospective study. J Exp Orthop. 2025 Feb 28;12(1):e70188. doi: 10.1002/jeo2.70188. eCollection 2025 Jan.
PubMed 40028418Price J, Rushton A, Tyros I, Tyros V, Heneghan NR. Effectiveness and optimal dosage of exercise training for chronic non-specific neck pain: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis. PLoS One. 2020 Jun 10;15(6):e0234511. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234511. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 32520970Paraskevopoulos E, Koumantakis GA, Papandreou M. A Systematic Review of the Aerobic Exercise Program Variables for Patients with Non-Specific Neck Pain: Effectiveness and Clinical Applications. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Jan 24;11(3):339. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11030339.
PubMed 36766914Oz HE, Duran G, Bayraktar D, Kara M, Solmaz D, Akar S. Effect of cervical stabilization exercises on cervical position error in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomized controlled pilot study. Z Rheumatol. 2024 Feb;83(Suppl 1):48-54. doi: 10.1007/s00393-022-01295-1. Epub 2022 Dec 2.
PubMed 36459172Senarath ID, Weerasekara I, Humphries M, Chen KK, Farrell SF, de Zoete RMJ. Physical exercise therapy for chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a meta-analysis of individual participant data. Syst Rev. 2025 Feb 17;14(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13643-025-02789-0.
PubMed 39962626Misailidou V, Malliou P, Beneka A, Karagiannidis A, Godolias G. Assessment of patients with neck pain: a review of definitions, selection criteria, and measurement tools. J Chiropr Med. 2010 Jun;9(2):49-59. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2010.03.002.
PubMed 21629550
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Body Mind Exercises and Specific Neck Exercises in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07477145
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BME-SNE / P.T.REC/012/006226.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 29 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To investigate the effect of body mind exercise and specific neck exercises in chronic mechanical neck pain on neck pain severity, functional disability, neck flexion range of motion, isometric neck muscle strength and quality of life.
Detailed description
Chronic mechanical neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders affecting middle-aged and older adults and is associated with pain, reduced cervical mobility, functional disability, and decreased quality of life. Exercise therapy is widely recommended as a first-line conservative treatment for chronic neck pain. Previous studies have shown that both specific neck exercises and general physical activity can reduce pain and improve functional outcomes.
Body-mind exercises, which combine physical movement with focused attention and breathing control, may provide additional benefits by improving both physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain. However, the comparative effectiveness of body-mind exercises and specific neck exercises when combined with conventional physical therapy remains unclear.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of body-mind exercises and specific neck exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, cervical range of motion, isometric neck muscle strength, and quality of life in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain.
A total of 80 participants aged 50 to 65 years with chronic mechanical neck pain will be recruited and randomly allocated into four groups using a parallel-group design. Group A will receive conventional physical therapy alone. Group B will receive conventional physical therapy combined with body-mind exercises in the form of mindful aerobic treadmill walking. Group C will receive conventional physical therapy combined with specific cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. Group D will receive a combination of conventional physical therapy, body-mind exercises, and specific neck exercises.
All interventions will be performed over a treatment period of six weeks. Outcome measures will include pain intensity measured by the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), functional disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), cervical range of motion measured using a Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device, isometric neck muscle strength measured using a handheld dynamometer, and quality of life assessed using the RAND-36 Health Survey. Measurements will be taken before the intervention and after completion of the six-week treatment period.
The results of this study will help determine the most effective exercise approach for improving clinical outcomes in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain and may provide evidence to guide physical therapy practice.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 4
- Model description
- This study is a randomized, parallel-group, controlled clinical trial with four intervention arms. Participants with chronic mechanical neck pain will be randomly allocated into one of four groups receiving different combinations of body-mind exercises, specific neck exercises, and conventional physical therapy.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: Conventional physical therapy group (Control group) | Experimental | Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group.Group A will receive conventional therapy which includes: heat therapy (infrared) for 10 minutes, massage therapy 10 min, stretching of neck (Scalene, SCM, UFT, Levator scapulae) and pectoral muscles 20 min. |
| Group B: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) | Experimental | Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group., Behavioral: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises)Group B will receive conventional physical therapy (infrared, massage, and neck stretching) in addition to Body mind exercises (mindful aerobic exercises). The aerobic exercise will be performed at an intensity of at least 60% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) to effectively improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The program will include treadmill walking 30 minutes. |
| Group C: specific neck exercise group | Experimental | Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group., Behavioral: specific neck exercise groupGroup C will receive conventional therapy in addition to specific neck exercises. Specific exercises will include: cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. |
| Group D : Combined exercise group. | Experimental | Behavioral: Conventional physical therapy group., Behavioral: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises), Behavioral: specific neck exercise group, Behavioral: Combined exercise group.Group D will receive conventional therapy in addition to mindful aerobic exercises, cervical and scapular stabilization. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adults aged between 50-65 years
- Diagnosis of chronic mechanical neck pain (pain duration ≥ 3 months)
- Pain intensity of at least 3/10 on the NPRS
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of cervical surgery
- Specific neck conditions (fractures, neoplasm, infection)
- Pregnancy
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease or other systemic illness affecting participation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physical therapy group.conventional therapy which includes: heat therapy (infrared) for 10 minutes, massage therapy 10 min, stretching of neck (Scalene, SCM, UFT, Levator scapulae) and pectoral muscles 20 min. | Behavioural | Group A: Conventional physical therapy group (Control group), Group B: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises), Group C: specific neck exercise group, Group D : Combined exercise group. |
| Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises)Group B will receive conventional physical therapy (infrared, massage, and neck stretching) in addition to Body mind exercises (mindful aerobic exercises). The aerobic exercise will be performed at an intensity of at least 60% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) to effectively improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The program will include treadmill walking 30 minutes. | Behavioural | Group B: Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises), Group D : Combined exercise group. |
| specific neck exercise groupGroup C will receive conventional therapy in addition to specific neck exercises. Specific exercises will include: cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. | Behavioural | Group C: specific neck exercise group, Group D : Combined exercise group. |
| Combined exercise group.Group D will receive conventional therapy in addition to mindful aerobic exercises, cervical and scapular stabilization exercises. | Behavioural | Group D : Combined exercise group. |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS, Arabic version) 0-10 scale; validated for Arabic-speaking populations (Alghadir et al., 2016)
Quality of Life Measured by RAND-36 Health Survey
Time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Measures physical, emotional, and social functioning .
Functional Disability
Time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Neck Disability Index (NDI, Arabic version) 10-item questionnaire.
Cervical ROM
Time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
CROM device. Measures flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation; 3 repetitions per movement (Kiatkulanusorn et al., 2023).
Isometric Neck Strength
Time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Handheld dynamometer (HHD) Flexion (forehead), Extension (occiput), 3 maximal contractions of 5 sec each, average recorded (Ghamkhar et al., 2011)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Oct 2026.
- Results publicationKisner, C., & Colby, L. A. (2017). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (7th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
- Results publicationIBRAHIM M. ELNAGGAR, Ph.D., H. S. E. M., & Sh. ABDELSALAM, Ph.D., M. (2022). Cervical Stabilization Exercises Versus Scapular Stabilization Exercises in Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 90(9), 1729-1735. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2022.272095
- Results publication: PubMed 32599154Wewege MA, Jones MD. Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Healthy Individuals and People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain. 2021 Jan;22(1):21-31. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2020.04.003. Epub 2020 Jun 26.
- Results publication: PubMed 39593550Rosa MABMV, Bastos RM, Vieira Rosa DK, Scola LFC, Albertini R, Yi LC. General exercises are not superior to specific exercises for pain and functional disability in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1957-1966. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.013. Epub 2024 Oct 18.
- Results publication: PubMed 1834753Vernon H, Mior S. The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991 Sep;14(7):409-15.
- Results publication: PubMed 38132051Valenza-Pena G, Martin-Nunez J, Heredia-Ciuro A, Navas-Otero A, Lopez-Lopez L, Valenza MC, Cabrera-Martos I. Effectiveness of Self-Care Education for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Dec 13;11(24):3161. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11243161.
- Results publication: PubMed 40447683Yu LJ, Yan X, Kim TH. Effects of combined jaw and cervicoscapular exercises on mouth opening and muscle properties in cervical extension type. Sci Rep. 2025 May 30;15(1):19049. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-03846-3.
- Results publication: PubMed 31261549Suh JH, Kim H, Jung GP, Ko JY, Ryu JS. The effect of lumbar stabilization and walking exercises on chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jun;98(26):e16173. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000016173.
- Results publication: PubMed 39267898Arsovski D. Effectiveness of Medical Massage in Reducing Neck Pain Among Multiple Occupational Groups: A Longitudinal Study. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2024 Sep 12;17(3):23-30. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v17i3.993. eCollection 2024 Sep.
- Results publication: PubMed 40028418Sakinepoor A, Cheragh ZA, Degens H, Mazidi M. Neck stabilization exercise and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization reduce pain intensity, forward head angle and muscle activity of employees with chronic non-specific neck pain: A retrospective study. J Exp Orthop. 2025 Feb 28;12(1):e70188. doi: 10.1002/jeo2.70188. eCollection 2025 Jan.
- Results publication: PubMed 32520970Price J, Rushton A, Tyros I, Tyros V, Heneghan NR. Effectiveness and optimal dosage of exercise training for chronic non-specific neck pain: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis. PLoS One. 2020 Jun 10;15(6):e0234511. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234511. eCollection 2020.
- Results publication: PubMed 36766914Paraskevopoulos E, Koumantakis GA, Papandreou M. A Systematic Review of the Aerobic Exercise Program Variables for Patients with Non-Specific Neck Pain: Effectiveness and Clinical Applications. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Jan 24;11(3):339. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11030339.
- Clinical Trial Registration GuidanceLink provided by the sponsor.
- CONSORT Guidelines for Randomized Controlled TrialsLink provided by the sponsor.
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) - Rehabilitation Measures DatabaseLink provided by the sponsor.
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) - Rehabilitation Measures DatabaseLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. sensitive patient data.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
RAMY I KOMIR, MSc principal investigator
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional physical therapy group., Body mind exercises group (mindful aerobic exercises) and specific neck exercise group in people with Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity (time frame: (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention).). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07477145, which also lists 45 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Oct 2026.