Neck PainNCT07476924
The Effect of Corrective Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
A study testing Exercise and Posture education in people with Neck Pain, run by Izmir Katip Celebi University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Our study will investigate the effects of corrective exercises on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain. 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?
- Exercise and Posture education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Mar 2026to Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Individuals aged 18 years and over
- Individuals who have had neck pain for at least 3 months
- Individuals with a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 10 or higher
- Individuals who are able to understand the statements on the scale
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study after being informed about the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals who have received physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
- Individuals who have undergone neck surgery
- Individuals with sensory loss
- Individuals diagnosed with orthopedic, neurological, or vestibular disorders
- Individuals with a history of trauma (whiplash)
- Individuals diagnosed with or treated for cancer or osteoporosis
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Izmir
Hatice AYAN, PhD, +905072104257, hatice_010188@hotmail.com
Bilge KARA, PhD, +905327976588, bparlakster@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Corrective Exercises on Pain, Functionality, and Dual-Task Gait in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
Our study will investigate the effects of corrective exercises on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Read the detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of a total of 70 individuals with chronic neck pain, including students and staff from Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir Katip Çelebi University. Participants' socio-demographic characteristics will be recorded through face-to-face interviews. The 'BTS G-Walk' device will be used for gait assessment, the Neck Disability Index for functionality assessment, and the Verbal Rating Scale for pain intensity assessment. First, gait measurements will be taken. Gait assessment will be performed using the BTS G-Walk, and individuals will walk a distance of 10 meters. Individuals will first walk in normal walking patterns, and then in a dual-task walking pattern while carrying a tray. Exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face sessions, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises three times a week for six weeks. Face-to-face meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to gather feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups. The first group will receive corrective exercise training, while the second group, the control group, will receive behavioral modification and posture training in daily life. The effects of these two methods on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain will be compared.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Exercise, Posture education
- Keywords
- corrective exercise, gait, dual-task
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseOther
Also called Rehabilitation
Corrective exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face during the first session, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to obtain feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates.
Posture educationBehavioural
This is control group, they will receive behavioral changes and posture education in daily life
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective Exercise group | Experimental | This group will receive corrective exercise training for 6 weeks, 3 times a week. Receives: Other: Exercise |
| Posture education group | Active comparator | This group will receive education about behavioral and postural modifications in daily life. Receives: Behavioral: Posture education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Gait speed
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess gait speed (m/sec) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Measured: 6 weeks
Cadence
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess cadence (steps/min) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Measured: 6 weeks
Stride length
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess stride length (m) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Measured: 6 weeks
Step Length
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess step length (% strength length) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Measured: 6 weeks
Pelvic symmetry
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess pelvic symmetry (%) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software). The score is calculated by the device as a percentage score out of 100. The higher score indicates more pelvic symmetry.
Measured: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Neck Disability Index
Neck Disability Index will be used to evaluate the effects of neck pain on functional disability. It is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related disability. The total score ranges from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability and worse functional status.
Measured: 6 weeks
The Numeric Rating Scale
The Numeric Rating Scale will be used to assess the severity of neck pain. Pain severity is defined on an 11-point scale, where 0 = no pain and 10 = unbearable pain. On this scale, the patient expresses their pain verbally or in writing by choosing a number. Higher scores indicate greater pain status.
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2026
- Study start10 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionJun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- 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
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Dokuz Eylul University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hatice AYAN, Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Investigators
- Hatice AYAN, PhD, Principal investigator, Izmir Katip Celebi University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07476924
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-0092
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: If it is requested, it will be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Corrective Exercises on Pain, Functionality, and Dual-Task Gait in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07476924
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-0092
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- corrective exercise, gait, dual-task
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Dokuz Eylul University
- Study start
- 10 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2026 (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 will investigate the effects of corrective exercises on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of a total of 70 individuals with chronic neck pain, including students and staff from Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir Katip Çelebi University. Participants' socio-demographic characteristics will be recorded through face-to-face interviews. The 'BTS G-Walk' device will be used for gait assessment, the Neck Disability Index for functionality assessment, and the Verbal Rating Scale for pain intensity assessment. First, gait measurements will be taken. Gait assessment will be performed using the BTS G-Walk, and individuals will walk a distance of 10 meters. Individuals will first walk in normal walking patterns, and then in a dual-task walking pattern while carrying a tray. Exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face sessions, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises three times a week for six weeks. Face-to-face meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to gather feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups. The first group will receive corrective exercise training, while the second group, the control group, will receive behavioral modification and posture training in daily life. The effects of these two methods on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain will be compared.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Corrective Exercise group | Experimental | Other: ExerciseThis group will receive corrective exercise training for 6 weeks, 3 times a week. |
| Posture education group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Posture educationThis group will receive education about behavioral and postural modifications in daily life. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals aged 18 years and over
- Individuals who have had neck pain for at least 3 months
- Individuals with a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 10 or higher
- Individuals who are able to understand the statements on the scale
- Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study after being informed about the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Individuals who have received physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
- Individuals who have undergone neck surgery
- Individuals with sensory loss
- Individuals diagnosed with orthopedic, neurological, or vestibular disorders
- Individuals with a history of trauma (whiplash)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExerciseAlso: RehabilitationCorrective exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face during the first session, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to obtain feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates. | Other | Corrective Exercise group |
| Posture educationThis is control group, they will receive behavioral changes and posture education in daily life | Behavioural | Posture education group |
Primary outcome
Gait speed
Time frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess gait speed (m/sec) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Cadence
Time frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess cadence (steps/min) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Stride length
Time frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess stride length (m) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Step Length
Time frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess step length (% strength length) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
Pelvic symmetry
Time frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess pelvic symmetry (%) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software). The score is calculated by the device as a percentage score out of 100. The higher score indicates more pelvic symmetry.
2 secondary outcomes
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: 6 weeks
The Numeric Rating Scale
Time frame: 6 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. If it is requested, it will be shared.
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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.
Hatice AYAN, PhD principal investigator
Izmir Katip Celebi 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 Exercise and Posture education in people with Neck Pain, run by Izmir Katip Celebi 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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Hatice AYAN, PhD (+90 5072104257, hatice_010188@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Gait speed (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 17 Mar 2026.