Telemedicine approach for managing nonspecific neck pain
Comparison of Telemedicine and Conventional Monitoring Methods in Nonspecific Neck Pain
This study is testing whether a telemedicine program with home exercises and video support can help people with neck pain feel better and manage their condition as well as traditional in-person care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 112 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Antalya Training and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 3 sites (Antalya and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06818422 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of telemedicine, which provides home exercises and recommendations through pre-recorded videos and remote follow-ups, against conventional care that includes in-person demonstrations and informational brochures for patients with nonspecific neck pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the telemedicine or conventional care group. The primary outcomes measured will be pain intensity and neck function, while secondary outcomes will assess exercise adherence, patient satisfaction, and healthcare costs. The hypothesis is that telemedicine will lead to greater pain reduction and improved patient satisfaction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing nonspecific neck pain without identifiable underlying causes who are comfortable using technology.
Not a fit: Patients with serious underlying conditions, cognitive disorders, or recent neck trauma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide patients with a more accessible and effective way to manage their neck pain from home.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telemedicine approaches for various conditions, suggesting potential success for this method in managing neck pain.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-specific neck pain (neck pain without a specific underlying cause such as infection, tumor, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder or radicular symptoms) * Clinical and/or radiological presence of one of the following diagnoses: cervicalgia, cervical flattening, cervical arthrosis, cervical discopathy * Able to understand and apply the given exercises; literate and therefore able to read and interpret the given brochure; familiar with smartphones, tablets and computers, able to use them easily, able to open and watch sent videos, have internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Having a cognitive disorder * Red flag findings indicating serious pathology, recent trauma to the neck region, fracture, lysis, listhesis, spinal mass and malignancy, syringomyelia, presence of canal stenosis * Having undergone surgery in the cervical region * Having received injections to the neck and back region in the last 3 months * Having received physical therapy or home exercise recommendations in the same hospital or in another center in the last 3 months * Not having their own smartphone or smart tablet and/or uninterrupted internet access * Having a visual impairment * Having an upper extremity amputation * Having advanced cancer, receiving cancer treatment * Having complicated diabetes
Where this trial is running
Antalya and 2 other locations
- Selkin Yılmaz Muluk — Antalya, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Antalya City Hospital — Antalya, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Antalya Training and Research Hospital — Antalya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Selkin Yılmaz Muluk, MD — Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya City Hospital
- Study coordinator: Selkin Yılmaz Muluk, MD
- Email: selkin.yilmazmuluk@saglik.gov.tr
- Phone: 05321304062
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.