Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

The Effect of Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Posture, and Sleep in Office Workers With Neck Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-03-01

Plain-language summary

With this study that will be examined the effects of stabilization exercises applied in addition to neck exercises on neck pain, posture and sleep quality in office workers with neck pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion Criteria for the Study: * Volunteering to participate in the study and approving the informed consent form, * Using a computer, tablet and/or phone for more than 3 hours per day for the last 6 months, * Having recurrent or persistent pain in the neck region for at least 3 months, * Having a Neck Disability Scale score of 15 points or higher, * Having a VAS Pain score of 5 or higher. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a neurological diagnosis, * Having a radiologically confirmed orthopedic diagnosis from the neck region (neck hernia, fracture, dislocation, spondylolisthesis), * Having a systemic and chronic disease diagnosis that can affect the neck region and joints, * Having a history of surgical intervention or trauma from the neck region, * Having cognitive impairment that makes communication and evaluation difficult.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06731816

SponsorLokman Hekim University

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Neck Pain trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.