Chronic Neck PainNCT07855185
Trapezius Oxygenation and Cervical Function in Chronic Neck Pain
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between trapezius muscle oxygenation and cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Neck Pain
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Oct 2026to 5 Jan 2027
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Days
- Phase
- Observational
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adults aged 18-65 years with chronic neck pain lasting for at least 12 weeks who meet the study eligibility criteria.
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18-65 years.
- Chronic neck pain lasting for at least 3 months.
- Neck pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale during activity.
- Willingness to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Motor deficit in the upper extremities.
- History of cervical or upper-extremity surgery.
- Rheumatologic or neurologic disease.
- Any musculoskeletal condition affecting upper-extremity function.
- Cervical injection or other invasive procedure within the previous 6 months.
- Cognitive impairment preventing understanding or performance of study assessments.
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
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University.
Kırşehir, 40100
About this study
Official title: Association Between Trapezius Muscle Oxygenation and Cervical Function in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between trapezius muscle oxygenation and cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Read the detailed description
Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with impaired cervical mobility, reduced muscle performance, and increased disability. Alterations in local muscle oxygenation and microcirculation, particularly in the trapezius muscle, may contribute to persistent symptoms and functional limitations. Near-infrared spectroscopy provides a non-invasive method for assessing muscle oxygenation and hemodynamic responses. This study aims to investigate the relationship between trapezius muscle oxygenation, cervical range of motion, muscle strength, and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain
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 | Adults aged 18-65 years with chronic neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks will be included in the study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Trapezius Muscle Oxygen Saturation
Trapezius muscle oxygen saturation will be assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy monitor during upper-extremity exercise.
Measured: First Day
Trapezius Total Hemoglobin
Trapezius total hemoglobin will be assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy monitor during upper-extremity exercise.
Measured: First day
Secondary outcomes (4)
Trapezius Muscle Strength
Upper and middle trapezius muscle strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer.
Measured: Second Day
Cervical Range of Motion
Active cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation will be measured using a goniometer.
Measured: Second day
Neck Disability
Disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI; 0-50 points), with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Measured: Second day
Upper-Extremity Exercise Capacity
Maximum upper-extremity exercise capacity will be assessed using an arm ergometer test, with peak workload recorded in watts.
Measured: First Day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2026
- Study start5 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion5 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion5 Jan 2027 (estimated)
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.
- 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
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 2 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Başak KAVALCI KOL, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07855185
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AhiEvranU531
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No