This study aims to investigate the mediating role of kinesiophobia in the relationship between pain intensity and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain. Chronic neck pain is a multidimensional clinical condition influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological components such as fear of movement. Understanding the mechanisms underlying disability may contribute to more targeted rehabilitation strategies. Participants with chronic neck pain lasting at least three months will be assessed using validated self-report questionnaires measuring pain intensity, kinesiophobia, disability, and physical activity levels.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 18 years or older
* Presence of chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months
* Ability to understand and complete questionnaires
* Voluntary participation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute neck pain (\< 3 months)
* History of cervical spine surgery
* Neurological disease or cervical radiculopathy
* Inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic conditions affecting the neck
* Cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion
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.
1This study is measuring something called kinesiophobia — which I understand means fear of movement — alongside pain and disability in chronic neck pain. Could you help me understand whether fear of movement might be playing a role in my own neck pain, and whether that makes this kind of study particularly relevant to my situation?
2The trial is measuring deep cervical flexor muscle function as one of its primary outcomes — could you explain what those muscles are and whether my neck pain might be related to weakness or dysfunction in that area?
3Since this study appears to be observational rather than a treatment trial, what would actually happen to me if I participated — would I receive any treatment, or would I mainly be assessed and measured?
4Given that this is a non-treatment study focused on understanding the relationship between fear of movement, pain, and disability, would my participation help guide any future treatment decisions for me, or would I need to look at a separate interventional trial for actual therapy options?
5Are there any physical assessments or activity monitoring involved in this trial that I should know about before deciding whether the time commitment and logistics fit my current condition and daily life?
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.