Combining chiropractic care and Tai Chi to help older adults with neck pain
Combined Chiropractic Care and Tai Chi for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study is looking at how well combining chiropractic care with Tai Chi can help older adults with chronic neck pain feel better and improve their overall well-being, while also gathering feedback from participants about their experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045394 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of combining chiropractic care with Tai Chi to treat chronic non-specific neck pain in older adults. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of this approach and gather participant experiences while optimizing data collection methods. Patients will be involved in a clinical trial that assesses how these complementary therapies can alleviate their neck pain and improve their overall well-being. The research also provides training for a clinician-researcher to enhance their skills in conducting clinical trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing chronic non-specific neck pain.
Not a fit: Patients with acute neck pain or those who do not respond to chiropractic care or Tai Chi may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide older adults with effective, non-invasive treatment options for chronic neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for similar approaches combining complementary therapies for pain management, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wayne, Peter Michael — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wayne, Peter Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.