Comparing tele-rehabilitation, in-person, and mixed exercise programs for chronic non-specific neck pain.
Official title: Telerehabilitation, Face-to-Face Exercises, and a Mixed Model in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
Run by Cairo University · NCT07302958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will try three ways of delivering supervised neck exercises—live video telerehab, in-person sessions, and a mixed approach—for adults 20–40 who have had non-specific neck pain for at least three months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07302958 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 20–40 with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting three months or longer who have stable internet access and can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose neck pain stems from specific pathologies (e.g., fracture, infection, malignancy), those with recent neck surgery, severe neurological deficits, cognitive or language barriers, those outside the 20–40 age range, or those without device/internet access are unlikely to qualify or benefit from these interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults meeting the age and symptom-duration criteria are assigned to one of three intervention arms: real-time video-guided neck exercises, traditional in-person supervised exercises, or a hybrid combination of both delivery methods. The trial measures changes in pain intensity and functional disability and also records cervical range of motion, fear of movement (kinesiophobia), patient satisfaction, and adherence to the exercise program. Outcomes will be compared across the three groups to determine whether the delivery model influences results. Participants must have a compatible device and stable internet for tele-rehabilitation components and attend the Faculty of Physical Therapy at Cairo University for any required in-person visits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the trial could identify which delivery method best reduces pain and disability and help expand access to effective remote or hybrid physiotherapy options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous musculoskeletal physiotherapy research, including studies on neck and low back pain, has shown telerehabilitation can produce outcomes similar to in-person care, but direct head-to-head comparisons among tele, face-to-face, and hybrid models remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patients will be included in the study if they fulfil the following criteria: * Adults (20-40 years) with chronic non-specific neck pain (≥3 months' duration). * Participants with stable internet, and experienced in using either computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Exclusion Criteria Patients will be excluded if they had: 1. Neck pain due to specific pathologies (e.g., fractures, infections, or malignancies) and severe neurological deficits. 2. History of neck surgery. 3. Participants with cognitive impairments or language barriers that would prevent them from following the interventions.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting -
Makkah Health Cluster
Mecca, Saudi Arabia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mona Mohamed Ibrahim, Assistant Professor — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Amr Ahmad Fallatah, Doctoral
- Email: aam_fallatah@hotmail.com
- Phone: 00966505536390
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.