Training program for parents of disabled children with neck pain
Spine School for Parents With Disabled Children
This study tests if a training program for parents of disabled children with neck pain can help improve their children's pain and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 86 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırşehir, Merkez) |
| Trial ID | NCT06758232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of neck exercise and information training provided to parents of disabled children suffering from non-specific neck pain. The focus is on evaluating improvements in pain levels, disability, quality of life, posture, physical activity, and spinal curvature. Parents aged 18-65 with chronic pain lasting over three months will participate, while those with specific exclusions will not be included. The intervention aims to empower parents with knowledge and exercises to better manage their children's spine health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are parents aged 18-65 with spinal problems and chronic neck pain lasting longer than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with acute fractures, malignancies, or specific neurological and psychological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life for both parents and their disabled children by reducing pain and enhancing overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention targeting parents of disabled children is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer parents between the ages of 18-65, with spinal problems and chronic pain, pain lasting longer than 3 months, no inflammatory pain, no pain originating from abdominal-pelvic organs will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with acute fractures and malignancies, cervical disc herniation, those who have undergone surgical operations in the cervical region or spine, those with upper extremity pathologies, and those with rheumatological, neurological and psychological disorders will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Kırşehir, Merkez
- Atahan Turhan — Kırşehir, Merkez, Turkey (Recruiting)
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.