Plain-English translation of NCT06889389 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether combining pain neuroscience education—learning how pain actually works in your body—with therapeutic exercise is more effective than exercise alone for non-specific neck pain. Researchers want to see if understanding the science behind your pain helps you do exercises better and recover more fully. The study will measure your pain levels, fear of movement, and how well your arms and shoulders function.
Recent research shows that teaching people about pain neuroscience can help, but most programs are generic and not connected to the exercises patients actually do. This trial exists to find out if tailoring pain education specifically to the exercises you'll be doing makes the treatment work better.
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If you're assigned to the education and exercise group, you'll first receive a 20-minute educational session about how pain and movement work, focusing on why exercise is safe and beneficial for your condition. After that, you'll complete some performance tests (like throwing a medicine ball and doing upper-body stability exercises), and then do graded therapeutic exercises where the difficulty gradually increases until you feel moderately fatigued. Some participants may receive exercise alone, and others a placebo treatment, so researchers can compare what works best.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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