Chronic Neck PainNCT07247214
Pain, Fear of Movement, Neck Awareness and Upper Extremity Functionality in Chronic Neck Pain
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Our study aims to investigate the parameters related to pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, neck awareness and upper extremity functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain - a cross-sectional study. 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
- 114 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Jul 2025to 20 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: Individuals who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered to participate in the study were administered the relevant assessment scales, which took approximately 30 minutes. No harmful practices or questions were posed to any participants during the study.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who have had neck pain for 3 months or longer
- Those with no neurological findings
- Those who agree to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals with a history of fractures
- Those who have had cervical surgery
- Individuals who provide incomplete data
- Individuals who are inadequately literate in Turkish
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Investigation of Parameters Related to Pain Catastrophizing, Fear of Movement, Neck Awareness and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain - a Cross-sectional Study
Our study aims to investigate the parameters related to pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, neck awareness and upper extremity functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain - a cross-sectional study.
Read the detailed description
Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a common musculoskeletal problem that persists for more than three months and negatively affects an individual's daily activities. Neck pain is a complex condition that occurs through the interaction of many factors. Age, gender, history of neck pain, other musculoskeletal problems, postural weakness, the presence of repetitive trauma, and the individual's social and psychosocial status can all influence the onset and course of neck pain. In addition, chronic neck pain causes impairments in body awareness, affecting the perception of the cervical region, and this triggers the development of fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Kinesiophobia causes the individual to avoid movement due to pain and can also lead to a decrease in upper extremity functionality. While studies examining these variables separately are common in the literature, to our knowledge, there is no study that includes these parameters together. In this context, our study; It aims to investigate the parameters related to pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, neck awareness and upper extremity functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain - a cross-sectional study.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Chronic neck Pain, pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, neck awareness, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic neck pain group | Questionnaires to assess pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, neck awareness, and upper extremity functionality were administered to individuals with chronic neck pain. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Catastrophizing
The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCAT) will be used to assess pain catastrophizing. The PCAT, whose Turkish reliability and validity were established by Uğurlu et al., includes 13 situations describing different feelings and thoughts related to pain. Each situation is scored from 0 (never) to 4 (always). The total score ranges from 0 to 52 points. A higher total score indicates increased pain catastrophizing. According to the scale, individuals scoring 30 or higher are considered to have pain catastrophizing
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Kinesiophobia
The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale was used to assess fear of movement. The questionnaire, which will be used to measure individuals' perspectives on movement and their fear aspects, consists of 17 questions with total scores ranging from 17 to 68. Tampa scores greater than 37 indicate significant kinesiophobia.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Neck awareness
The Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire was used to assess neck awareness. It is a simple Likert-type questionnaire (0 = I never feel like this, 1 = I rarely feel like this, 2 = I sometimes or some of the time feel like this, 3 = I often feel like this, 4 = I always or most of the time feel like this) that assesses individual perception. The questionnaire asks nine questions, including how individuals perceive their neck relative to their body and how they perceive their body position. A high score indicates poor awareness.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Upper extremity function
The Quick Questionnaire for Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Q-DASH) was used to assess individuals' upper extremity function. This 30-question questionnaire assesses an individual's ability to perform functional activities (21 items), pain (5 items), and psychosocial aspects of the disease (4 items). The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better outcomes.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Secondary outcomes (2)
The pain
The short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) was used to assess pain. The main component of the SF-MPQ consists of 15 descriptors (11 sensory; 4 emotional) rated on an intensity scale as 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, or 3 = severe. Three pain scores are derived from the sum of the intensity rank values of the words selected for the sensory, emotional, and total descriptors. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The pain
The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire was assessed. The Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire is a multidimensional questionnaire consisting of nine items: neck pain intensity, sleep disturbance, numbness, duration of symptoms, and impairment in activities such as carrying heavy objects, reading and watching television, working, socializing, and driving. The driving item is optional. Each item has one question and five statements indicating increasing difficulty or pain. Responses to each question are scored from 0 to 4, with 4 representing the greatest impairment, and a total score is obtained by summing the scores for each of the nine items (possible scores: 0-36).
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Nov 2025
- Study start20 Jul 2025
- Primary completion20 Aug 2025
- Study completion20 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tuğba GÖNEN, Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Investigators
- Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Hasan Kalyoncu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07247214
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/095
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Candeniz S, Citaker S, Bakirarar B. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the Neck OutcOme Score. Turk J Med Sci. 2019 Dec 16;49(6):1707-1714. doi: 10.3906/sag-1907-87.
PubMed 31655517Yakut Y, Yakut E, Bayar K, Uygur F. Reliability and validity of the Turkish version short-form McGill pain questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Jul;26(7):1083-7. doi: 10.1007/s10067-006-0452-6. Epub 2006 Nov 15.
PubMed 17106618Lundwall A, Ryman A, Bjarnegard Sellius A, Mannerkorpi K. Pain requires processing - How the experience of pain is influenced by Basic Body Awareness Therapy in patients with long-term pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Oct;23(4):701-707. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.006. Epub 2019 Feb 5.
PubMed 31733750Carroll LJ, Hogg-Johnson S, van der Velde G, Haldeman S, Holm LW, Carragee EJ, Hurwitz EL, Cote P, Nordin M, Peloso PM, Guzman J, Cassidy JD. Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in the general population: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Feb;32(2 Suppl):S87-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.11.013.
PubMed 19251079Haller H, Lauche R, Cramer H, Rampp T, Saha FJ, Ostermann T, Dobos G. Craniosacral Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial. Clin J Pain. 2016 May;32(5):441-9. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000290.
PubMed 26340656
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of Parameters Related to Pain Catastrophizing, Fear of Movement, Neck Awareness and Upper Extremity Functionality in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain - a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07247214
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/095
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Keywords
- Chronic neck Pain, pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, neck awareness, functionality
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 114 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Nov 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.
Our study aims to investigate the parameters related to pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, neck awareness and upper extremity functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain - a cross-sectional study.
Detailed description
Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a common musculoskeletal problem that persists for more than three months and negatively affects an individual's daily activities. Neck pain is a complex condition that occurs through the interaction of many factors. Age, gender, history of neck pain, other musculoskeletal problems, postural weakness, the presence of repetitive trauma, and the individual's social and psychosocial status can all influence the onset and course of neck pain. In addition, chronic neck pain causes impairments in body awareness, affecting the perception of the cervical region, and this triggers the development of fear of movement (kinesiophobia). Kinesiophobia causes the individual to avoid movement due to pain and can also lead to a decrease in upper extremity functionality. While studies examining these variables separately are common in the literature, to our knowledge, there is no study that includes these parameters together. In this context, our study; It aims to investigate the parameters related to pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, neck awareness and upper extremity functionality in individuals with chronic neck pain - a cross-sectional study.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic neck pain group | – | –Questionnaires to assess pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, neck awareness, and upper extremity functionality were administered to individuals with chronic neck pain. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Individuals who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered to participate in the study were administered the relevant assessment scales, which took approximately 30 minutes. No harmful practices or questions were posed to any participants during the study.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who have had neck pain for 3 months or longer
- Those with no neurological findings
- Those who agree to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Individuals with a history of fractures
- Those who have had cervical surgery
- Individuals who provide incomplete data
- Individuals who are inadequately literate in Turkish
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
Pain Catastrophizing
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCAT) will be used to assess pain catastrophizing. The PCAT, whose Turkish reliability and validity were established by Uğurlu et al., includes 13 situations describing different feelings and thoughts related to pain. Each situation is scored from 0 (never) to 4 (always). The total score ranges from 0 to 52 points. A higher total score indicates increased pain catastrophizing. According to the scale, individuals scoring 30 or higher are considered to have pain catastrophizing
Kinesiophobia
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale was used to assess fear of movement. The questionnaire, which will be used to measure individuals' perspectives on movement and their fear aspects, consists of 17 questions with total scores ranging from 17 to 68. Tampa scores greater than 37 indicate significant kinesiophobia.
Neck awareness
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire was used to assess neck awareness. It is a simple Likert-type questionnaire (0 = I never feel like this, 1 = I rarely feel like this, 2 = I sometimes or some of the time feel like this, 3 = I often feel like this, 4 = I always or most of the time feel like this) that assesses individual perception. The questionnaire asks nine questions, including how individuals perceive their neck relative to their body and how they perceive their body position. A high score indicates poor awareness.
Upper extremity function
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The Quick Questionnaire for Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Q-DASH) was used to assess individuals' upper extremity function. This 30-question questionnaire assesses an individual's ability to perform functional activities (21 items), pain (5 items), and psychosocial aspects of the disease (4 items). The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better outcomes.
2 secondary outcomes
The pain
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
The pain
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 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 25 Nov 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 31655517Candeniz S, Citaker S, Bakirarar B. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the Neck OutcOme Score. Turk J Med Sci. 2019 Dec 16;49(6):1707-1714. doi: 10.3906/sag-1907-87.
- Results publication: PubMed 17106618Yakut Y, Yakut E, Bayar K, Uygur F. Reliability and validity of the Turkish version short-form McGill pain questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Jul;26(7):1083-7. doi: 10.1007/s10067-006-0452-6. Epub 2006 Nov 15.
- Results publication: PubMed 31733750Lundwall A, Ryman A, Bjarnegard Sellius A, Mannerkorpi K. Pain requires processing - How the experience of pain is influenced by Basic Body Awareness Therapy in patients with long-term pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019 Oct;23(4):701-707. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.006. Epub 2019 Feb 5.
- Results publication: PubMed 19251079Carroll LJ, Hogg-Johnson S, van der Velde G, Haldeman S, Holm LW, Carragee EJ, Hurwitz EL, Cote P, Nordin M, Peloso PM, Guzman J, Cassidy JD. Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in the general population: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Feb;32(2 Suppl):S87-96. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.11.013.
- Results publication: PubMed 26340656Haller H, Lauche R, Cramer H, Rampp T, Saha FJ, Ostermann T, Dobos G. Craniosacral Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Sham-controlled Trial. Clin J Pain. 2016 May;32(5):441-9. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000290.
- 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.
Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr. principal investigator
Hasan Kalyoncu University
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 Hasan Kalyoncu 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 3 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 25 Nov 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?
Pain Catastrophizing (time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07247214, which also lists 5 linked publications.
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 25 Nov 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.