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Neck Pain clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Neck Pain — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
32 US clinical trials · 16 currently recruiting
The research picture
Neck Pain has 32 registered US clinical trials, 16 of them open to new participants right now — about 50% of the total.
- 16
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 2
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: San Diego State University
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Stratified Targeted Engagement From Primary Care to Physical Therapy (STEPPT)
San Diego State University
NCT07290361
The Spine Phenome Project
Ohio State University
NCT05776771
Evaluation of the Effects of a Rehabilitation Program in Individuals with Spine Pain
SpineZone Medical Fitness
NCT04081896
Moderators and Mediators (M & M Trial) of Psychosocial Treatments of Chronic Pain
Rush University Medical Center
NCT06044649
Wearable Spine Health System for Military Readiness
Ohio State University
NCT05944354
Partners4Pain & Wellbeing: A Randomized Trial of Community Supported Complementary and Integrative Health Self-management for Back Pain
University of Minnesota
NCT06696352
CARES-Spine (Comprehensive Analgesic, Recovery, and Education Support for Spine Surgery) Trial
Stanford University
NCT06027099
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Cannabis in Chronic Spine Pain
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT05052541
Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS)
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
NCT06214949
Normalizing Cervical Intersegmental Kinematics With Spinal Manipulative Therapy
University of Minnesota
NCT06312696
Response to Massage in Neck Pain
University of Florida
NCT06224829
CEM-Plate and CEM-Cage First-In-Human Use Efficacy Study
ReVivo Medical
NCT04883411
Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Treated With Tai Chi and Chiropractic Care
Harvard University Faculty of Medicine
NCT05726331
Cervical Spine Focused Treatment for Patients With Persistent Concussion Symptoms and Neck Pain
University of Pittsburgh
NCT06616272
A Novel Device for Neck Pain in Active-duty Military Personnel With Forward Head Posture.
Kessler Foundation
NCT05433025
The Effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Craniocervico-Mandibular Dysfunction
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
NCT06471426
Development of STEPPT
San Diego State University
NCT06835439
Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Twitching and Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Ablation Outcomes
Johns Hopkins University
NCT05450679
How Dry Needling at the Neck Affects Shoulder Movement, Strength, Pain, and Shoulder Circulation
Texas Woman's University
NCT06705634
Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise on Sleep in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain and Sleep Disturbance
Mayo Clinic
NCT06275074
Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT03100539
PNE Effectiveness Cluster Trial
University of Utah
NCT03168165
Patients With Neck Pain Likely to Benefit From Thoracic Spine Thrust Mobilization
Franklin Pierce University
NCT00504686
Study of Opioid Use After Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery
Brooke Army Medical Center
NCT02674711
Short-Term Effects of Combined Manual Therapy to the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Masefield and Cavallaro Physical Therapy
NCT01318720
The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain
University of Florida
NCT01168986
Cervical Spine Manipulation Affects on Balance and Proprioception
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
NCT01745705
Dry Needling vs Dry Needling With ES in Patients With Neck/Shoulder Pain
Kindyle Brennan
NCT03638388
Validation of the Cervicothoracic Differentiation Test
University of Hartford
NCT06287242
Comparing Sports Bra Design in Full Busted Women
University of Houston
NCT05456594
Preliminary Neck Classification Study
St. Ambrose University
NCT02850549
Microbreaks in the OR to Mitigate High Physical and Mental Demands
Mayo Clinic
NCT02565394
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Neck Pain Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 32 US studies indexed under Neck Pain, and 16 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 50% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Neck Pain shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 2 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Neck Pain is led by San Diego State University with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 32 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Neck Pain?
PlainTrial tracks 32 US clinical trials for Neck Pain, of which 16 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Neck Pain?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.