Chronic Neck PainNCT06759025
Chronic Neck Pain and Kinesiophobia
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In this study, the primary aim was to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia and clinical outcomes in individuals with chronic neck pain. The secondary aim was to compare the level of neck disability, pain, endurance, functionality, muscle and grip strength, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Neck Pain
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 13 Jan 2025to 10 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients who meet the inclusion criteria and are receiving treatment at the Kırşehir Education and Research Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center will constitute the population.
Who may be able to join
- Neck pain complaints that have been ongoing for at least 3 months
- Between the ages of 18-65
- Complaints of numbness and tingling
- Volunteer who can cooperate during communication
Who cannot join
- History of spinal trauma or surgery
- Neurological, rheumatological, systemic or musculoskeletal problems that affect movement
- Serious comorbidities (such as advanced renal failure, previous history of CVA, malignancy)
- Muscle weakness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Merkez, 40100
About this study
Official title: Relationship of Kinesiophobia With Clinical Outcomes in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
In this study, the primary aim was to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia and clinical outcomes in individuals with chronic neck pain. The secondary aim was to compare the level of neck disability, pain, endurance, functionality, muscle and grip strength, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain who had and did not have kinesiophobia; and to determine the determinants of kinesiophobia in patients with chronic neck pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Keywords
- chronic neck pain, kinesiophobia, quality of life, functionality
- Medical subject headings
- Kinesiophobia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Measured: 24 weeks
Secondary outcomes (4)
Visual Analog Scale
Measured: 24 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Measured: 24 weeks
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire
Measured: 24 weeks
SF-12 Quality of Life Scale
Measured: 24 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jan 2025
- Study start13 Jan 2025
- Primary completion4 Jul 2025
- Study completion10 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Atahan TURHAN, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06759025
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KAEU-T.ATAHAN-012
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Relationship of Kinesiophobia With Clinical Outcomes in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06759025
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KAEU-T.ATAHAN-012
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Keywords
- chronic neck pain, kinesiophobia, quality of life, functionality
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jan 2025 (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.
In this study, the primary aim was to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia and clinical outcomes in individuals with chronic neck pain. The secondary aim was to compare the level of neck disability, pain, endurance, functionality, muscle and grip strength, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain who had and did not have kinesiophobia; and to determine the determinants of kinesiophobia in patients with chronic neck pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients who meet the inclusion criteria and are receiving treatment at the Kırşehir Education and Research Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center will constitute the population.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Neck pain complaints that have been ongoing for at least 3 months
- Between the ages of 18-65
- Complaints of numbness and tingling
- Volunteer who can cooperate during communication
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of spinal trauma or surgery
- Neurological, rheumatological, systemic or musculoskeletal problems that affect movement
- Serious comorbidities (such as advanced renal failure, previous history of CVA, malignancy)
- Muscle weakness
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Time frame: 24 weeks
4 secondary outcomes
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: 24 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: 24 weeks
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire
Time frame: 24 weeks
SF-12 Quality of Life Scale
Time frame: 24 weeks
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 20 Apr 2026.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi 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 4 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 20 Apr 2026. 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?
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (time frame: 24 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 20 Apr 2026.