Combining chiropractic care and Tai Chi to help with chronic neck pain
Combined Chiropractic Care and Tai Chi for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study is looking at how well chiropractic care and Tai Chi work together to help people with chronic neck pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
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-10866430 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of combining chiropractic care and Tai Chi as treatments for chronic nonspecific neck pain (CNNP). The study aims to evaluate how these two approaches can work together to improve patient outcomes by addressing the complex factors contributing to neck pain. Patients will receive both chiropractic adjustments and Tai Chi instruction, with the goal of enhancing their overall quality of life and reducing pain. The research will assess the feasibility of this combined treatment in a real-world setting.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic nonspecific neck pain without an underlying organic pathology.
Not a fit: Patients with neck pain due to specific organic causes or those who do not respond to non-pharmacological interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective treatment option for patients suffering from chronic neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using chiropractic care and Tai Chi separately for managing chronic pain, suggesting potential for success in this combined approach.
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.