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Motion Analysis in Young Adults With Neck Pain: Impact of Cranio-Cervical Flexion Training

Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2025-03-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the immediate effects of cranio-cervical flexion exercises and correct posture training on upper extremity and trunk kinematics during functional activities in young adults with neck pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the immediate cranio-cervical flexion and posture training improve postural control and induce immediate changes in individuals with neck pain? * Does this training intervention enhance functional movement and daily activity performance from a kinematic analysis perspective? Participants will: Undergo a baseline assessment, where sociodemographic and physical data will be recorded using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Receive cranio-cervical flexion and correct posture training as an intervention, after which the evaluation will proceed immediately. Perform functional activities (typing, talking on the phone, eating, lifting a load), with each activity being repeated three times, and these will be evaluated using 3D kinematic analysis with the Movella XSens (MVN Awinda) system.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study, * Being between 18 and 35 years old, * Having an initial Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of at least 20%, * Experiencing neck pain for at least 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate in the study voluntarily,• Unwillingness to participate in the study voluntarily, * Having neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal and/or vestibular disorders, * A history of cervical spine surgery, * Receiving exercise or physical therapy interventions within the last 6 months, * Having congenital and/or acquired spinal deformities, * Being pregnant.

What they're measuring

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - T1C7 Lateral Bending MAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes (The total duration of the primary outcome measures for one participant)

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - T1C7 Axial Rotation MAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes (The total duration of the primary outcome measures for one participant)

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - T1C7 Flexion/Extension MAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - C1 Head Lateral BendingMAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes.

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - C1 Head Axial RotationMAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes.

Kinematic Parameters of Functional Activities (Upper Extremity and Trunk) - C1 Head Flexion/ExtensionMAX ROM/MİN ROM/ F-ROM

Timeframe: Through study intervention, an average of 15 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06881862

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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