Neck PainNCT06262997
Effectiveness of Pilates and Taping in Office Workers With Neck Pain
A study testing Pilates and Pilates and Kinesiotape in people with Neck Pain, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pilates and kinesiotape applications in office workers with neck pain. In this direction, neck pain and disability, pain threshold, muscle strength, range of motion, core endurance, postural awareness and quality of life will be evaluated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Pilates and Pilates and Kinesiotape
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2024to 15 Feb 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Have been office workers for at least 1 year
- Using a computer at a desk for at least 3 hours a day
- Having neck pain for more than 6 weeks
- Having neck pain rated at or above 3/10 on a visual analog scale
Who cannot join
- Having neurological and rheumatologic chronic diseases
- Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
- Having a history of trauma to the spine
- Having a history of surgery in the cervical spine
- Having diagnosed cervical/lumbar disc and spine pathologies
- Having an allergic reaction to taping
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of Pilates and Kinesiotape Applications in Office Workers With Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pilates and kinesiotape applications in office workers with neck pain. In this direction, neck pain and disability, pain threshold, muscle strength, range of motion, core endurance, postural awareness and quality of life will be evaluated.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study was to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates and kinesiotape in office workers with neck pain. In this study where a total of 42 office workers will be followed for 8 weeks, individuals will be randomly divided into two groups. The training groups will consist of 3 people each. The control group will receive only Pilates training and the experimental group will receive kinesio taping in addition to Pilates training. Individuals will be analyzed for neck pain and disability, pain threshold, muscle strength, range of motion, core endurance, postural awareness and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Pilates, Pilates and Kinesiotape
- Keywords
- Neck Pain, Office Workers, Postural Awareness, Quality of Daily Life, Range of Motion
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PilatesOther
Pilates training will be given to groups of 3 people for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Exercises will start with 10-12 repetitions and the number of repetitions will be increased to 20 starting from the 4th week. Before the Pilates training, basic principles such as breathing, concentration, focusing on the center, control, precision and fluid movement will be taught in a special session to inform individuals about the training principles and exercises. Each exercise will be demonstrated by the physiotherapist and cues such as tactile, verbal and imagery will be used to control the participants throughout the training. The difficulty level of Pilates training will be progressed by changing body positions, exercise ball and band use according to the performance of the patients and Pilates principles. The exercise program will start with warm-up exercises and end with 40 minutes of basic Pilates exercises followed by cooling exercises.
Pilates and KinesiotapeOther
Patients in the Pilates and Kinesiotape group will receive exactly the same Pilates training as in the Pilates group. At the end of each exercise session, Kinesio Tex Gold FP elastic tape (5 cm) will be applied with mechanical correction technique for postural correction and the tape will be renewed in each session. Waterproof, porous, adhesive, 0.5 mm thick tape will be applied to the upper trapezius.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates | Active comparator | Participants will receive an average of 1 hour of pilates training accompanied by a physiotherapist for 8 weeks, 2 days a week in groups of 2-3 people. Receives: Other: Pilates |
| Pilates and Kinesiotape | Experimental | They will receive exactly the same Pilates training as the patients in the Pilates group and in addition kinesio tape will be applied. Receives: Other: Pilates and Kinesiotape |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Neck Disability Index
It will be used to assess neck disability. The scale is used to show the effects of neck pain on the daily lives of individuals. The Turkish validity and reliability scale consists of 10 sections including pain intensity, self-care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work life, driving, sleep and leisure time activities. Each section is scored between 0 (no disability) and 5 (full disability). Scores from the scale range between 0-50 and the higher the score, the higher the level of disability. According to the scale, a score of 0-4 is considered as no disability, 5-14 as mild disability, 15-24 as moderate disability, 25-34 as severe disability and 35 and above as complete disability.
Measured: 2 months
Secondary outcomes (7)
Pain PressureThreshold
Pressure pain threshold refers to the lowest force that must be applied for pressure sensation to be transformed into pain sensation. A pressure algometer will be used to measure the pressure pain threshold. The pain threshold will be measured from the upper part of the trapezius muscle and the tibialis anterior muscle trunk
Measured: 2 months
Muscle Strength
Assessment of muscle strength is an important clinical assessment for patients with neurological, muscular and/or skeletal diseases. Such clinical information provides a basis of knowledge when the patient first presents. If a treatment plan is subsequently followed, muscle strength assessments can help determine treatment efficacy. In this study, neck muscle strength will be assessed with a mechanical push pull dynamometer.
Measured: 2 months
Range of Motion
Neck (cervical region) joint motion consists of flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation. The use of specific tools to assess range of motion (ROM) allows for an objective and standardized assessment during follow-up. Inclinometer is one of the commonly used measurement tools for neck ROM measurements. A inclinometer will be used to assess neck flexion and lateral flexion, and neck rotation.
Measured: 2 months
Prone Bridge Test
Static endurance of the "core" muscles will be evaluated with the "prone bridge" test. In the prone bridge test, individuals are asked to lift their torso upwards by placing their weight on their forearms and toes in the prone, elbows flexed position. Measurements are recorded in seconds using a stopwatch, and the test is terminated when the test position is broken. Each measurement will be performed 2 times and the best measurement will be used for statistical analysis.
Measured: 2 months
Sits Up Test:
The assessment of the dynamic endurance of the "core" muscles will be performed with the Sits-up test. The number of times the individuals can perform each test for 30 seconds will be recorded. In the sit-up test, individuals are asked to perform trunk flexion with knees in flexion position and feet stabilized.
Measured: 2 months
Postural Habits and Awareness Scale
It was developed by Bayar et al. to assess the postural habits and awareness of individuals. The scale is a 5-point Likert scale and consists of a total of 19 items, 7 items evaluating postural habits and 12 items evaluating postural awareness. The score that can be obtained from the scale is in the range of 0-95 and a high score indicates a good posture and awareness.
Measured: 2 months
Short Form 36
It is one of the scales frequently used to measure quality of life. The scale consists of 8 subscales (physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health, energy/vitality, pain and general perception of health) and 36 items in total.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Feb 2024
- Study start15 Feb 2024
- Primary completion15 Aug 2024
- Study completion15 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- One group will receive only pilates training. Other group participants will receive kinesiobant application in addition to pilates training.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ali MUTLU, Tarsus University
- Investigators
- Evrim Göz, Study director, Tarsus University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06262997
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TU-FTR-AMUTLU-2
- Status last verified
- Feb 2024
- First submitted
- 8 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 10 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Goz A, Mutlu A, Goz E. Pilates and Kinesiotaping for Neck Pain, Disability and Cervical Function in Office Workers: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Pain Res Manag. 2026;2026(1):e1954204. doi: 10.1155/prm/1954204.
PubMed 42494093
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Pilates and Kinesiotape Applications in Office Workers With Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06262997
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TU-FTR-AMUTLU-2
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Neck Pain, Office Workers, Postural Awareness, Quality of Daily Life, Range of Motion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pilates and kinesiotape applications in office workers with neck pain. In this direction, neck pain and disability, pain threshold, muscle strength, range of motion, core endurance, postural awareness and quality of life will be evaluated.
Detailed description
The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study was to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates and kinesiotape in office workers with neck pain. In this study where a total of 42 office workers will be followed for 8 weeks, individuals will be randomly divided into two groups. The training groups will consist of 3 people each. The control group will receive only Pilates training and the experimental group will receive kinesio taping in addition to Pilates training. Individuals will be analyzed for neck pain and disability, pain threshold, muscle strength, range of motion, core endurance, postural awareness and quality of life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- One group will receive only pilates training. Other group participants will receive kinesiobant application in addition to pilates training.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates | Active comparator | Other: PilatesParticipants will receive an average of 1 hour of pilates training accompanied by a physiotherapist for 8 weeks, 2 days a week in groups of 2-3 people. |
| Pilates and Kinesiotape | Experimental | Other: Pilates and KinesiotapeThey will receive exactly the same Pilates training as the patients in the Pilates group and in addition kinesio tape will be applied. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Have been office workers for at least 1 year
- Using a computer at a desk for at least 3 hours a day
- Having neck pain for more than 6 weeks
- Having neck pain rated at or above 3/10 on a visual analog scale
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having neurological and rheumatologic chronic diseases
- Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
- Having a history of trauma to the spine
- Having a history of surgery in the cervical spine
- Having diagnosed cervical/lumbar disc and spine pathologies
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PilatesPilates training will be given to groups of 3 people for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Exercises will start with 10-12 repetitions and the number of repetitions will be increased to 20 starting from the 4th week. Before the Pilates training, basic principles such as breathing, concentration, focusing on the center, control, precision and fluid movement will be taught in a special session to inform individuals about the training principles and exercises. Each exercise will be demonstrated by the physiotherapist and cues such as tactile, verbal and imagery will be used to control the participants throughout the training. The difficulty level of Pilates training will be progressed by changing body positions, exercise ball and band use according to the performance of the patients and Pilates principles. The exercise program will start with warm-up exercises and end with 40 minutes of basic Pilates exercises followed by cooling exercises. | Other | Pilates |
| Pilates and KinesiotapePatients in the Pilates and Kinesiotape group will receive exactly the same Pilates training as in the Pilates group. At the end of each exercise session, Kinesio Tex Gold FP elastic tape (5 cm) will be applied with mechanical correction technique for postural correction and the tape will be renewed in each session. Waterproof, porous, adhesive, 0.5 mm thick tape will be applied to the upper trapezius. | Other | Pilates and Kinesiotape |
Primary outcome
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: 2 months
It will be used to assess neck disability. The scale is used to show the effects of neck pain on the daily lives of individuals. The Turkish validity and reliability scale consists of 10 sections including pain intensity, self-care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work life, driving, sleep and leisure time activities. Each section is scored between 0 (no disability) and 5 (full disability). Scores from the scale range between 0-50 and the higher the score, the higher the level of disability. According to the scale, a score of 0-4 is considered as no disability, 5-14 as mild disability, 15-24 as moderate disability, 25-34 as severe disability and 35 and above as complete disability.
7 secondary outcomes
Pain PressureThreshold
Time frame: 2 months
Muscle Strength
Time frame: 2 months
Range of Motion
Time frame: 2 months
Prone Bridge Test
Time frame: 2 months
Sits Up Test:
Time frame: 2 months
Postural Habits and Awareness Scale
Time frame: 2 months
Short Form 36
Time frame: 2 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Sep 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42494093Goz A, Mutlu A, Goz E. Pilates and Kinesiotaping for Neck Pain, Disability and Cervical Function in Office Workers: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Pain Res Manag. 2026;2026(1):e1954204. doi: 10.1155/prm/1954204.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Evrim Göz study director
Tarsus University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Pilates and Pilates and Kinesiotape in people with Neck Pain, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Neck Disability Index (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06262997, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2025.