Chiropractic Care for Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Study

This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary clinical effects of multimodal chiropractic care for adults with chronic neck pain. Forty participants will be randomized to receive either multimodal chiropractic care plus enhanced usual care or enhanced usual care alone. Feasibility outcomes include recruitment, retention, adherence, and safety. Clinical outcomes include pain intensity, neck-related disability, physical and psychological function, and quality of life. Exploratory electroencephalography (EEG) and gait assessments will examine potential neurophysiological and biomechanical biomarkers associated with treatment response.

NCT Number	NCT07469553
Lead Sponsor	Brigham and Women's Hospital Collaborators: Palmer College of Chiropractic
Conditions	Neck Pain
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-08-01
Primary Completion	2027-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-26