CompletedNot Applicable

Central Sensitization and Clinical Parameters in Chronic Neck Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)84 participantsStarted 2024-04-05

Plain-language summary

This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional observational study that assesses the correlations among central sensitization, pain, psychosocial factors, and temporomandibular function in patients with chronic neck pain. It underscores the importance of the biopsychosocial model in clinical practice and aims to improve understanding of central mechanisms in treatment planning. treatment planning.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients aged 18-60 years Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months. Patients with a pain intensity of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Patients with a Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) score greater than 30. Patients with a Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) score greater than 30. Patients who have not received physiotherapy or manual therapy in the past 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals with a history of neck or spinal surgery. Patients with a history of whiplash injury or fracture. Individuals with unstable neurological findings. Presence of cervical pathology such as herniation or nerve root compression. Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications.

What they're measuring

Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI)

Timeframe: At baseline (single time-point assessment)

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: At baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07462416

SponsorTurkoglu Dr. Kemal Beyazit State Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-17

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