Dual-Task Effects on Gait in Nonspecific Neck Pain (NCT07158281) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Dual-Task Effects on Gait in Nonspecific Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of motor and cognitive dual-task conditions on gait variability and gait symmetry in individuals with NSNP, compared with healthy controls. This cross-sectional trial will recruit participants aged 18-60, including 21 patients with NSNP and 21 age-matched healthy controls. Gait parameters will be assessed using a wearable sensor system (BTS G-Walk). Primary outcomes are gait variability and gait symmetry under single-task, motor dual-task, and cognitive dual-task walking conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* for NSNP group:
* Adults aged 18-60 years
* History of nonspecific neck pain lasting at least 3 months
* Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
* for the Healthy Control group
* Adults aged 18-60 years
* No history of neck pain or musculoskeletal/neurological/systemic disorders
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:(applies to both groups):
* Previous spinal surgery
* History of traumatic cervical injury
* Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation
* Presence of any neurological or systemic disease
* Musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait performance
* Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions interfering with test participation
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
Gait Variability
Timeframe: up to 3 months
2
Gait Symmetry
Timeframe: up to 3 months
3
Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline.
4
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline (only in NSNP group).
5
Bournemouth Neck Questionnaire (BNQ)
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline (only in NSNP group).