Upper extremity function in neck pain: comparing people with chronic neck pain to healthy individuals

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study compares upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life between adults with chronic non-specific neck pain and healthy adults. Participants are aged 18–65 and are assessed using standardized measures of strength, movement, dexterity, and daily living impact. The study aims to identify differences in how neck pain relates to arm and shoulder function and overall well-being. No interventions are being tested in this design; data are collected from existing cohorts at a single site. The findings may help clarify how neck pain relates to upper extremity performance and daily functioning in comparison with healthy individuals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

For the patient group:

* Being between 18 and 65 years of age
* Having a chronic non-specific neck pain (pain lasting longer than 3 months, located in the region between the occiput, the first thoracic vertebrae, and the acromion)
* Being willing to participate in the study

For the healthy group:

* Being between 18 and 65 years of age
* Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

For both groups:

* Presence of psychological disorders, mental health conditions, cancer, or severe depression
* History of traumatic injury
* History of primary or metastatic spinal malignancy, or spinal fracture
* Presence of a neurological disorder (e.g., hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
* Diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis
* History of surgical intervention in the cervical region or presence of an acute infection
* History of surgery involving the upper extremity or an injury/disability within the last 6 months
* Thoracic outlet syndrome

Where it's running

• Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
  Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Musa Güneş, PhD
• Email: musagunes@karabuk.edu.tr
• Phone: 03704789081

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.