Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 65

What factors affect daily function in chronic neck pain

Official title: Predictors of Functional Status in Chronic Non-Spesific Neck Pain

Run by Kutahya Health Sciences University · NCT07544108 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will try to see if breathing strength, neck muscle function, and anxiety relate to how well adults (18–65) with chronic neck pain can do everyday activities.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kütahya, Kütahya)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 20, 2025
Main results expectedApril 20, 2026
Study endsJune 20, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07544108 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–65 with non-specific neck pain for at least 3 months who are literate, non-smokers, without lung disease, with BMI ≤ 40, and without recent spinal/abdominal surgery or major trauma are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People with inflammatory, neuropathic, or malignant musculoskeletal disease, current smokers, those with lung disease, BMI > 40, recent surgery or trauma, or significant cognitive or mobility impairments are unlikely to benefit from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This observational, mixed-methods project will collect physical measurements and questionnaires from adults with non-specific chronic neck pain to identify factors linked to functional status. Measures will include neck muscle performance, motor control and proprioception, respiratory strength (maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures), posture, and psychosocial scales for anxiety, stress, and pain-related fear. Data will be analyzed to determine which bodily and psychosocial factors are most strongly associated with neck-related disability. The goal is to create a more complete picture of contributors to disability in chronic neck pain to inform prevention and management.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help target rehabilitation, breathing exercises, and psychological support to reduce disability in people with chronic neck pain.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have suggested links between neck dysfunction, respiratory measures, and psychosocial factors but evidence is limited and mixed, and combining these domains in a single mixed-methods approach is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients aged 18-65
* patients have experienced non-specific neck pain for at least 3 months, patients who are literate, and no cognitive impairment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients with serious and secondary musculoskeletal diseases (inflammatory, neuropathic and malignancy)
* patiens who have undergone spinal and abdominal surgery and trauma
* patients who smoke
* patients if any lung disease that will affect respiration,
* patients with a body mass index greater than 40
* patients who cannot operate.

Where it's running

  • Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya City Hospital
    Kütahya, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.