Neck PainNCT07899879
Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
An observational study of Neck Pain, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 May 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients with chronic neck pain and healthy individuals
Who may be able to join
- For the patient group:
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Having a chronic non-specific neck pain (pain lasting longer than 3 months, located in the region between the occiput, the first thoracic vertebrae, and the acromion)
- Being willing to participate in the study
- For the healthy group:
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Being willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- For both groups:
- Presence of psychological disorders, mental health conditions, cancer, or severe depression
- History of traumatic injury
- History of primary or metastatic spinal malignancy, or spinal fracture
- Presence of a neurological disorder (e.g., hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- Diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis
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- History of surgical intervention in the cervical region or presence of an acute infection
- History of surgery involving the upper extremity or an injury/disability within the last 6 months
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
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, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center
Karabük
Musa Güneş, MsC, +905315132482, musagunes@karabuk.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain with those of healthy individuals.
Read the detailed description
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The anatomical and functional relationship between the neck region and the shoulder girdle may also lead to the impairment of shoulder and hand functions in these individuals. Although the literature has examined joint range of motion, manual dexterity, muscle strength, and disability levels in individuals with chronic neck pain, there is limited information regarding how their upper extremity functional exercise capacity compares to that of healthy individuals. Furthermore, there is a need to evaluate the interrelationships between peripheral muscle strength, upper extremity functionality, and quality of life. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain against those of healthy individuals, and to identify any functional differences that may arise in this population.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Medical subject headings
- 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 | Individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain will be included in the study. | |
| Control Group | Healthy and voluntary participants will be included in the study. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Upper extremity functional exercise capasity
Upper extremity exercise capacity will be evaluated with the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6-PBRT). In the test, as the number of rings increases, exercise capacity also increases.
Measured: Baseline
Pain severity
Pain intensity will be assessed with the Visual Analog Scale. It is scored between 0-10 and the higher the score, the greater the pain intensity.
Measured: Baseline
Pain threshold
Pain threshold will be assessed with an algometer. An increase in the applied pressure indicates a higher pain threshold.
Measured: Baseline
Functional levels
Functional status related to the upper extremity will be assessed using the QuickDASH. QuickDASH scores range from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates no disability and 100 indicates the most severe disability.
Measured: Baseline
Muscle strength
Shoulder abductors and hand grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer.
Measured: Baseline
Life quality
The SF-36 will be used to measure changes in quality of life levels associated with chronic neck pain. Scores on the scale range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100; higher scores indicate a better quality of life.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Oct 2026
- Study start30 May 2026
- Primary completion20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Musa Güneş, Karabuk University
- Investigators
- Musa Güneş, PhD, Study chair, Karabuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07899879
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Neck Pain-01
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07899879
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Neck Pain-01
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 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.
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain with those of healthy individuals.
Detailed description
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The anatomical and functional relationship between the neck region and the shoulder girdle may also lead to the impairment of shoulder and hand functions in these individuals. Although the literature has examined joint range of motion, manual dexterity, muscle strength, and disability levels in individuals with chronic neck pain, there is limited information regarding how their upper extremity functional exercise capacity compares to that of healthy individuals. Furthermore, there is a need to evaluate the interrelationships between peripheral muscle strength, upper extremity functionality, and quality of life. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain against those of healthy individuals, and to identify any functional differences that may arise in this population.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic neck pain | – | –Individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain will be included in the study. |
| Control Group | – | –Healthy and voluntary participants will be included in the study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients with chronic neck pain and healthy individuals
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Having a chronic non-specific neck pain (pain lasting longer than 3 months, located in the region between the occiput, the first thoracic vertebrae, and the acromion)
- Being willing to participate in the study
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Being willing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Presence of psychological disorders, mental health conditions, cancer, or severe depression
- History of traumatic injury
- History of primary or metastatic spinal malignancy, or spinal fracture
- Presence of a neurological disorder (e.g., hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- Diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis
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
Upper extremity functional exercise capasity
Time frame: Baseline
Upper extremity exercise capacity will be evaluated with the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6-PBRT). In the test, as the number of rings increases, exercise capacity also increases.
Pain severity
Time frame: Baseline
Pain intensity will be assessed with the Visual Analog Scale. It is scored between 0-10 and the higher the score, the greater the pain intensity.
Pain threshold
Time frame: Baseline
Pain threshold will be assessed with an algometer. An increase in the applied pressure indicates a higher pain threshold.
Functional levels
Time frame: Baseline
Functional status related to the upper extremity will be assessed using the QuickDASH. QuickDASH scores range from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates no disability and 100 indicates the most severe disability.
Muscle strength
Time frame: Baseline
Shoulder abductors and hand grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer.
Life quality
Time frame: Baseline
The SF-36 will be used to measure changes in quality of life levels associated with chronic neck pain. Scores on the scale range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100; higher scores indicate a better quality of life.
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 28 Oct 2026.
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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.
Musa Güneş, PhD study chair
Karabuk 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 Neck Pain, run by Karabuk 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 7 inclusion and 9 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 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?
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 Musa Güneş, PhD (03704789081, musagunes@karabuk.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Upper extremity functional exercise capasity (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 6 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 28 Oct 2026.