Neck PainNCT07872267
Neck and Shoulder Pain in Homemakers
An observational study of Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain, run by Lokman Hekim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain in homemakers aged 25-55 years. The study will examine the relationships between neck and shoulder pain and demographic characteristics, duration and type of housework, fatigue, physical… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- What is being tested?
- Observational Assessment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 20 Sep 2026
- 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 Any age
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population will consist of homemakers aged 25-55 years living in Ankara, Türkiye, who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and meet the study eligibility criteria. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis from the community.
Who may be able to join
- Female homemakers aged 25-55 years
- Actively engaged in housework for at least 5 years
- Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Presence of any orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological disease (e.g., fracture, stroke, osteoporosis)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, or diagnosed cervical disc herniation
- Surgery or injury affecting the neck or shoulder region within the previous 6 months
- Pregnancy or postpartum period
- Initiation of any medication that may affect neck or shoulder pain within the previous 6 months
- Neck or shoulder pain resulting from acute trauma
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, 06370
About this study
Official title: Factors Associated With Neck and Shoulder Pain in Homemakers: A Cross-Sectional Study
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain in homemakers aged 25-55 years. The study will examine the relationships between neck and shoulder pain and demographic characteristics, duration and type of housework, fatigue, physical activity, smartphone and social media use, hobbies, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index, upper extremity function using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, instrumental activities of daily living using the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, quality of life using the SF-12 Health Survey, and posture using the New York Posture Rating Chart. The findings are expected to contribute to identifying factors associated with neck and shoulder pain in homemakers and to inform future preventive and rehabilitative approaches.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study is designed to investigate neck and shoulder pain and the factors associated with these complaints in homemakers aged 25-55 years. Homemakers are frequently exposed to repetitive upper extremity activities, prolonged postures, domestic workload, smartphone use, and other daily activities that may contribute to musculoskeletal symptoms. The study therefore aims to evaluate neck and shoulder pain within a multidimensional framework including demographic, lifestyle, physical, functional, and health-related characteristics.
Participants will be homemakers who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and who provide written informed consent. Women with orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological diseases, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, diagnosed cervical disc herniation, recent surgery or injury affecting the neck or shoulder region, pregnancy or postpartum status, recent initiation of medication that may affect neck or shoulder pain, or acute trauma-related neck or shoulder pain will be excluded.
Demographic and lifestyle characteristics, including age, body weight, height, body mass index, marital status, duration of being a homemaker, number of children, menopausal status, smoking and alcohol use, daily duration and type of housework, fatigue severity, hobbies, smartphone use, social media use, and average daily step count, will be recorded using a general assessment form.
Neck and shoulder pain will be evaluated separately in terms of frequency, duration, and pain severity during the daytime, nighttime, movement, and rest. Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index, while upper extremity functional status will be evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Instrumental activities of daily living will be assessed using the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, health-related quality of life using the SF-12 Health Survey, and posture using the New York Posture Rating Chart.
All assessments will be performed face-to-face. The study includes no therapeutic intervention or medical treatment. Data will be analyzed to examine the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain and the relationships between pain, functional status, posture, daily activities, lifestyle characteristics, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Being tested
- Observational Assessment
- Keywords
- Homemakers, Fatigue, Posture, Physical activity, Housework, Activities of daily living, Quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Fatigue, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational AssessmentOther
Participants will undergo a one-time, face-to-face observational assessment including evaluation of neck and shoulder pain, fatigue, daily activities, physical activity, smartphone use, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. No therapeutic intervention or medical treatment will be administered as part of the study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Homemakers | Women aged 25-55 years who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and meet the study eligibility criteria will be included in this observational cohort. Participants will undergo assessments of neck and shoulder pain, fatigue, daily activities, physical activity, smartphone use, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. No intervention or treatment will be administered as part of the study. Receives: Other: Observational Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Neck Pain
Presence of neck pain will be recorded as yes/no based on participant self-report.
Measured: Baseline
Prevalence of Shoulder Pain
Presence of shoulder pain will be recorded as yes/no based on participant self-report.
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (5)
Neck-Related Disability
The Neck Disability Index consists of 10 items scored from 0 to 5. Total scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater neck-related disability.
Measured: baseline
Upper Extremity Disability
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire evaluates symptoms and difficulty performing upper extremity activities. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater upper extremity disability.
Measured: baseline
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
The Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale evaluates independence in eight instrumental activities of daily living. Total scores range from 0 to 8, with higher scores indicating greater independence.
Measured: baseline
Health-Related Quality of Life
Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the 12-item Short Form-12, covering physical and mental health-related domains. Higher scores indicate better health status and quality of life.
Measured: baseline
Postural Alignment
Posture will be assessed across 13 body regions by New York Posture Rating Chart. Total scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better postural alignment.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026
- Study completion20 Sep 2026
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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Demet Öztürk, Lokman Hekim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07872267
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/021
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- 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 13 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Factors Associated With Neck and Shoulder Pain in Homemakers: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07872267
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026/021
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Keywords
- Homemakers, Fatigue, Posture, Physical activity, Housework, Activities of daily living, Quality of life
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Lokman Hekim UniversityOther government
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Sep 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 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.
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain in homemakers aged 25-55 years. The study will examine the relationships between neck and shoulder pain and demographic characteristics, duration and type of housework, fatigue, physical activity, smartphone and social media use, hobbies, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index, upper extremity function using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, instrumental activities of daily living using the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, quality of life using the SF-12 Health Survey, and posture using the New York Posture Rating Chart. The findings are expected to contribute to identifying factors associated with neck and shoulder pain in homemakers and to inform future preventive and rehabilitative approaches.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study is designed to investigate neck and shoulder pain and the factors associated with these complaints in homemakers aged 25-55 years. Homemakers are frequently exposed to repetitive upper extremity activities, prolonged postures, domestic workload, smartphone use, and other daily activities that may contribute to musculoskeletal symptoms. The study therefore aims to evaluate neck and shoulder pain within a multidimensional framework including demographic, lifestyle, physical, functional, and health-related characteristics.
Participants will be homemakers who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and who provide written informed consent. Women with orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological diseases, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, diagnosed cervical disc herniation, recent surgery or injury affecting the neck or shoulder region, pregnancy or postpartum status, recent initiation of medication that may affect neck or shoulder pain, or acute trauma-related neck or shoulder pain will be excluded.
Demographic and lifestyle characteristics, including age, body weight, height, body mass index, marital status, duration of being a homemaker, number of children, menopausal status, smoking and alcohol use, daily duration and type of housework, fatigue severity, hobbies, smartphone use, social media use, and average daily step count, will be recorded using a general assessment form.
Neck and shoulder pain will be evaluated separately in terms of frequency, duration, and pain severity during the daytime, nighttime, movement, and rest. Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index, while upper extremity functional status will be evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Instrumental activities of daily living will be assessed using the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, health-related quality of life using the SF-12 Health Survey, and posture using the New York Posture Rating Chart.
All assessments will be performed face-to-face. The study includes no therapeutic intervention or medical treatment. Data will be analyzed to examine the prevalence of neck and shoulder pain and the relationships between pain, functional status, posture, daily activities, lifestyle characteristics, and quality of life.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Homemakers | – | Other: Observational AssessmentWomen aged 25-55 years who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and meet the study eligibility criteria will be included in this observational cohort. Participants will undergo assessments of neck and shoulder pain, fatigue, daily activities, physical activity, smartphone use, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. No intervention or treatment will be administered as part of the study. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of homemakers aged 25-55 years living in Ankara, Türkiye, who have been actively engaged in housework for at least five years and meet the study eligibility criteria. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis from the community.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Female homemakers aged 25-55 years
- Actively engaged in housework for at least 5 years
- Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Presence of any orthopedic, neurological, or rheumatological disease (e.g., fracture, stroke, osteoporosis)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, or diagnosed cervical disc herniation
- Surgery or injury affecting the neck or shoulder region within the previous 6 months
- Pregnancy or postpartum period
- Initiation of any medication that may affect neck or shoulder pain within the previous 6 months
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Observational AssessmentParticipants will undergo a one-time, face-to-face observational assessment including evaluation of neck and shoulder pain, fatigue, daily activities, physical activity, smartphone use, posture, functional status, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life. No therapeutic intervention or medical treatment will be administered as part of the study. | Other | Homemakers |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Neck Pain
Time frame: Baseline
Presence of neck pain will be recorded as yes/no based on participant self-report.
Prevalence of Shoulder Pain
Time frame: Baseline
Presence of shoulder pain will be recorded as yes/no based on participant self-report.
5 secondary outcomes
Neck-Related Disability
Time frame: baseline
Upper Extremity Disability
Time frame: baseline
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Time frame: baseline
Health-Related Quality of Life
Time frame: baseline
Postural Alignment
Time frame: baseline
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 13 Oct 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 Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain, run by Lokman Hekim 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 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 13 Oct 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?
Prevalence of Neck Pain (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 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 13 Oct 2026.