This Observational Study, Which is Being Implemented by Obtaining Statistical Data From a Google-form Filled Out by Students of Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions, Aims to Investigate the Epidemiological Features of Neck Pain and Possible Risk Factors

NCT06670131 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 22324012024
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 441
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The study aims to analyze the epidemiological, demographic, social, behavioural and neuropsychological factors of neck pain in students of higher medical education institutions in Ukraine. To achieve the aim of this study, we will conduct an anonymous survey among medical students seeking master's degrees in Ukrainian higher education institutions. The questionnaire will be distributed among the student community in special chats and groups in messengers.

Conditions

Cervicalgia; Neck Pain

Keywords

neck pain; students; risk factors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Neck pain disability index (NDI)

  Information about how neck pain has affected ability to cope with everyday life.

  12.2024-02.2026

• GAD-7 Anxiety

  Screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder

  12.2024-02.2026

• Depression Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

  Since the questionnaire relies on patient self-report, all responses should be verified by the clinician, and a definitive diagnosis is made on clinical grounds taking into account how well the patient understood the questionnaire, as well as other relevant information from the patient.

  12.2024-02.2026

• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

  Stress levels will be assessed.

  12.2024-02.2026

• Social Support Scale (SSS)

  The Social Support Scale (SSS) is an instrument that can be used to measure a person's availability of perceived social support.

  12.2024-02.2026

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

  The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality over a one-month time interval.

  12.2024-02.2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

An anonymous survey of students - higher education students in the field of knowledge 22 - Health care of Ukrainian higher education institutions will be conducted

You may not qualify if:

• the presence of injuries, inflammatory and hereditary diseases of the spine
• inadequate answers to open questions:
• sleep duration more than 24 hours
• sleep duration less than 1 hour
• duration of stay with head tilted forward during the day more than 24 hours
• height less than 100 cm and more than 220 cm;
• weight less than 40 kg and more than 150 kg;
• identical answers to all questions of the questionnaire - all A, all B, etc.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Valeria Bilko

CONTACT

+380532560823; v.bilko@pdmu.edu.ua

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 15 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 31, 2024
• First Posted: November 1, 2024
• Study Start: December 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: February 1, 2026
• Last Updated: November 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11