Cervical Sagittal Alignment and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Neck Pain (NCT07215819) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cervical Sagittal Alignment and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)76 participantsStarted 2025-02-17
Plain-language summary
This observational, cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment parameters, pain-related disability, and body awareness in patients with chronic neck pain. Adult patients aged 18-50 years who present with neck pain lasting at least 3 months and who have undergone a lateral cervical X-ray within the past 3 months will be included. Cervical sagittal parameters will be measured on radiographs, and participants will complete the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire to evaluate disability and altered body perception.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-600 years (inclusive), women and men
Chronic neck pain ≥3 months in duration
Lateral cervical X-ray performed within the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of cervical spine trauma or surgery
Cervical radiculopathy (history or current radicular neck/arm pain)
Systemic conditions: diabetes mellitus, inflammatory rheumatic disease, familial hyperlipidemia, malignancy, or fibromyalgia
Known neurological or psychiatric disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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