The Effectiveness of the Polyvagal Theory in Chronic Neck Pain (NCT07272551) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effectiveness of the Polyvagal Theory in Chronic Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2025-07-19
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a polyvagal theory-based exercise approach on joint position sense, pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, and quality of life in individuals with chronic neck pain.
H0 = The polyvagal theory-based exercise approach has no significant effect on joint position sense, neck pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, or quality of life.
H1 = The polyvagal theory-based exercise approach has a significant effect on joint position sense, neck pain, range of motion, functionality, depression, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 1 or 2, lasting at least 3 months
* Individuals whose pain is clinically evaluated and diagnosed
* Individuals with a pain score of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals diagnosed with chronic neck pain of Grade 3 or 4
* History of trauma or surgical intervention in the neck region
* Cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, or other serious neurological conditions
* Upper extremity radiculopathy
* Acute inflammation or infection
* Severe pathological conditions (e.g., inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, fractures)
* Individuals unable to participate in exercises due to mental or physical impairments
* Pregnancy
* Individuals who have received physiotherapy for chronic neck pain within the last 6 months
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
1
Cervical Joint Position Sense
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention