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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a telerehabilitation program distributed through videoconferencing for patients with non-specific chronic neck pain compared to a home-based exercise program. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 36 participants who were divided into two groups: the experimental group (n = 18) received manual therapy combined with telerehabilitation, while the home-based group (n = 18) received the same manual therapy treatment along with recommendations for home exercises. Key outcome measures, including neck-related disability, kynesiophobia, anxiety and depression, pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, quality of life, and adherence to self-treatment, were evaluated at baseline and post-treatment. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between groups. However, both groups demonstrated improvements in all study variables except for the mental component of quality of life immediately post-treatment. 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