Effects of neck pain on upper body functions in women
Investigation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Functions and Health-Related Quality of Life in Female Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study is testing how long-lasting neck pain affects the strength and skills of the arms and hands in women to see how it impacts their overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mersin, Tarsus) |
| Trial ID | NCT06233006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the impact of non-specific neck pain on upper extremity functions in female patients. It will assess various aspects of upper extremity performance, including hand skills, grip strength, reaction time, and overall strength and endurance. The study will involve female patients over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with neck pain lasting more than 30 days and will evaluate how these functions relate to their health-related quality of life. Participants will be recruited from the Tarsus State Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female patients over 18 years old with non-specific neck pain lasting more than 30 days.
Not a fit: Patients with serious spinal pathologies or previous orthopedic conditions affecting the spine may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of neck pain, enhancing the quality of life for affected women.
How similar studies have performed: While there are limited studies on this specific relationship, existing literature suggests that understanding upper extremity functions in neck pain patients is a promising area of research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having neck pain lasting more than 30 days and being diagnosed with non-specific neck pain * Having a score of 14/50 or above on the Neck Disability Index * Expressing neck pain as at least 3/10 points or above on the visual analog scale * Being 18 years or older * Female patients Exclusion Criteria: * Previously diagnosed orthopedic diseases related to the spine * Undergoing surgical upper extremity surgery that may affect upper extremity functions * Being pregnant and having just given birth * Serious pathologies (such as cancer, spondylolisthesis, rheumatoid arthritis, kyphoscoliosis, scoliosis, etc., thoracic deformity or ankylosing spondylitis) * Symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis (such as incoordination of hands, arms and legs, bowel and bladder incontinence) * Radix compression (such as sensory changes, muscle weakness, or decreased reflexes) * History of whiplash or cervical surgery * Kyphoscoliosis, scoliosis etc. thorax deformity * Having a body mass index over 30
Where this trial is running
Mersin, Tarsus
- Tarsus State Hospital — Mersin, Tarsus, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdulkadir Goz
- Email: fzt.kadir@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905064042401
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.