How sleep problems relate to neck pain and depression in young adults
Association Between Sleep Disorders, Neck Pain, and Depression in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
This project tries to see if poor sleep is linked to worse neck pain and more depression in young adults aged 18 to 28.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 265 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 28 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Üsküdar) |
| Trial ID | NCT07032480 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cross-sectional observational survey of young adults aged 18–28 conducted at Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi in Istanbul. Participants complete questionnaires measuring sleep quality, neck pain–related disability, and depressive symptoms. Data will be analyzed to identify statistical associations between sleep quality and measures of neck disability and depression. The goal is to determine whether poor sleep co-occurs with higher neck disability and depressive symptoms in this age group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are healthy young adults aged 18–28 with no history of chronic physical or psychiatric illness who can give informed consent and complete surveys.
Not a fit: People older than 28, those with chronic medical or psychiatric disorders, or those with communication difficulties are unlikely to be eligible or directly benefit from the study's findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If confirmed, findings could point to improving sleep as a way to reduce neck pain and depressive symptoms in young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have reported links between poor sleep, musculoskeletal pain, and depression, but causal relationships remain unproven.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-28 * No history of physical or psychological illness * Able to provide informed consent * Voluntarily agreed to participate Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic illness or psychiatric disorder * Communication difficulties
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Üsküdar
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Esra Pehlivan
- Email: esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr
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.