What factors affect daily function in chronic neck pain
Predictors of Functional Status in Chronic Non-Spesific Neck Pain
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya, Kütahya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07544108 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Kütahya, Kütahya
- Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya City Hospital — Kütahya, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Seval Tamer
- Email: seval.tamer@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 506 865 42 68
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.