Investigation of Pressure Pain Threshold and Pinch Grip Strength in Individuals With and Without Chronic Neck Pain

NCT05797025 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 83116987-761
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine whether there is a difference in pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strength in individuals with and without chronic neck pain.

Conditions

Neck Pain

Keywords

Pressure Pain Threshold; Neck; Neck Pain; Pinch Grip Strength; Quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pressure pain threshold

  Pressure pain threshold will be measured using Baseline® dolorimeter (Fabrication Enterprises, White Plains, NY, USA). Pressure pain thresholds of the upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapula, and suboccipital region muscles (semispinalis capitis and splenius capitis) will be evaluated. Two measurements will be taken from all muscles in the same order and with five minutes intervals. The average of the measurements will be recorded in kilograms/centimeter2 (kg/cm2). The procedure will be explained to individuals by showing them by manual palpation before testing begins. Pressure pain threshold measurement with algometer has been reported as a valid and reliable method.

  1 day

• Pinch grip strength

  Baseline® pinch meter (Mechanical Pinch Gauges, NexGen Ergonomics, Inc. Montreal, Canada) will be used to assess pinch grip strength. While measuring pinch grip strength, patients will be asked to place the pinch meter between the pulp of the thumb and index finger and squeeze with all their strength. All measurements will be performed in 3 repetitions with one-minute intervals on the right and left hands. The average of the obtained values will be recorded in kilogram force.

  1 day

• Neck disorders

  Neck disorders will be assessed with the Bournemouth Questionnaire (BQ). BQ consists of 7 questions that examine pain intensity, activities of daily living, social activities, anxiety, emotional aspects of depression, kinesiophobia, and ability to control pain. The items in the questionnaire are specific to patients with neck pain, and each question evaluates a different parameter. A high score indicates a high degree of discomfort. The Turkish version of the BQ has been proven to be valid and reliable.

  1 day

• Arm, shoulder, and hand problems

  Arm, shoulder, and hand problems will be evaluated with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH). The questionnaire consists of a disability/symptom scale (11 items) and two optional scales: work (four items) and sports/performing arts (four items). In the disability/symptom scale, each item questions the severity of pain, activity-related pain, tingling, weakness and stiffness, difficulty in performing physical activity due to upper extremity problems, and the effect of upper extremity problems on social activities, work, and sleep. Answers are given on a scale of one to five, and each question is scored from 1 to 5. Scores on the three subscales of the DASH disability/symptom scale, the work scale, and the sports/performing arts scale all range from 0 (no disability) to 100 (most severe disability). The Turkish version of DASH has been reported to be valid and reliable.

  1 day

• General quality of life assessed by NHP

  The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) is a general quality of life questionnaire that measures a person's perceived health problems and the extent to which these problems affect normal daily activities. The questionnaire consists of 38 items. Questions are answered as 'yes' or 'no'. The questionnaire assesses six parameters related to health status. These parameters are; pain (8 items), physical activity (8 items), energy (3 items), sleep (5 items), social isolation (5 items), and emotional reactions (9 items). Each sub-parameter is scored between 0-100. 0 indicates best health, and 100 indicates worst health. The total NHP score is derived from the sum of the subscores.

  1 day

Study Arms (2)

Individuals with neck pain

OTHER

To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths.

Other: To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths.

Healthy group

OTHER

To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths.

Other: To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths.

Interventions

To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths. OTHER

To assess pressure pain threshold and pinch grip strengths.

Healthy group; Individuals with neck pain

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Complaining of neck pain for more than three months,
• With any chronic disease diagnosed,
• No past or present mental illness,
• Individuals who can speak, read and write Turkish.

You may not qualify if:

• Having any neurological, psychiatric or cognitive disorder,
• Individuals who cannot speak, read or write Turkish.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Tokat Province, 60250, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Halime ARIKAN, PhD

CONTACT

+90 546 576 51 32; halimearikan92@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 16, 2023
• First Posted: April 4, 2023
• Study Start: April 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2023
• Study Completion: December 1, 2023
• Last Updated: September 14, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Locations

TU (1)