Kinesiophobia in Chronic Neck Pain (NCT06849999) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Kinesiophobia in Chronic Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)57 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
In this study, the effect of kinesiophobia on pain, disability, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain will be evaluated. Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that can become chronic in some individuals. Kinesiophobia may lead to a reduction in physical activity due to fear of movement and re-injury, thereby increasing pain and disability. In this cross-sectional study, 57 participants will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Neck Disability Index (NDI), and the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. Participants will be selected from individuals aged 18-59 who have experienced neck pain for at least 3 months, and those with a history of neurological disorders, spinal surgery, or pain treatment in the last 3 months will be excluded. This research aims to determine the effects of kinesiophobia on chronic neck pain, thereby contributing to the development of more effective treatment strategies. Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 59 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 59
* Patients of both genders experiencing neck pain for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with neurological deficits
* Patients with any neurological disorder
* Patients with a history of spinal fractures, spinal tumors, or spinal infections
* Patients with a history of spinal surgery
* Patients with any congenital spinal anomaly
* Patients with vestibular disorders
* Patients taking antidepressant and antihypertensive medications
* Patients unwilling to participate in the study
* Patients who have received any pain treatment in the last 3 months
* Patients who have engaged in any strenuous physical activity within the 24 hours prior to the assessment
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?
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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
1
tampa kinesiophobia scale
Timeframe: 1 day
2
sf 36
Timeframe: 1 day
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06849999
SponsorFatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital