Tech-Assisted Exercise Training in Chronic Neck Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-59
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
About this trial
In this study, women with chronic neck pain residing in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, will participate in an exercise-based intervention. Both the control and experimental groups will engage in conventional exercise programs; however, the experimental group will also receive an additional technology-assisted exercise program. It is anticipated that these interventions will positively impact participants' daily living activities and functional abilities. The study aims to assess whether the inclusion of technology-supported exercises leads to superior outcomes compared to conventional exercises alone. The findings are expected to provide valuable evidence on the effectiveness of integrating technology-assisted exercise programs into physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for women with chronic neck pain.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Non-specific neck pain diagnosis
Having neck pain persisting for at least 3 months
Having the ability to speak and comprehend Turkish fluently
A pain score of 3 or higher according to the Numerical Rating Scale
Disqualifiers
Having a history of spinal surgery.
Having an additional musculoskeletal disorder affecting the cervical region and upper extremities (e.g., scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.).
Receiving physical therapy and/or other treatments for any reason within the last 6 months.
Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Experimental Group
Other interventionParticipants in the experimental group will participate in a conventional exercise program similar to the control group, but with the addition of a technology-assisted exercise program. The intervention group will receive training with a reaction time measurement set using lights and an exercise set. The reaction time measurement and exercise set will be used, where light pods are placed in different positions, such as on a table, mirror, and floor, and patients will be instructed to extinguish the lit light as quickly as possible. The difficulty level of the sessions will be progressively increased by adjusting factors such as the duration of light activation, colors, the number of illuminated pods, their placement locations, and the distance between them.
Treatment groups
42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Group B: Experimental GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Patients will be asked to mark the number between 0 and 10 that best corresponds to the intensity of their pain.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks2
G-Walk Wireless Movement Analysis System
G-Walk is a wireless system used to assess gait, balance, and functional mobility through motion sensors placed on the lower back. While wearing the G-Walk device, the participant walks at a normal pace between two markers placed 10 meters apart. Furthermore, static balance will be assessed by having the participant maintain a one-legged stance for 30 seconds.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks3
Modified Four Square Step Test
The Modified Four Square Step Test (mFSST) is used to assess dynamic balance and the ability to step in multiple directions. During the test procedure, four strips, each measuring 90 cm in length, are arranged on the floor to form a square, with each quadrant labeled from 1 to 4. The participant is instructed to step through each quadrant first in a clockwise direction and then in a counterclockwise direction, ensuring continuous forward gaze and avoiding contact with the strips throughout the test.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeksLocations
1Map coordinates are unavailable for these locations. Locations are shown below instead.
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences UniversityRecruiting03030, Merkez, AfyonkarahisarTurkey (Türkiye)
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