Validity and Reliability of the Six-minute Peg Board and Ring Test in Chronic Neck Pain

NCT06806527 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AhiEvranU527
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 49
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of six-minute peg board and ring test (6-PBRT) in individuals with chronic neck pain and to determine the applicability of the test for this patient population.

Conditions

Chronic Neck Pain

Keywords

exercise capacity; six-minute peg board and ring test; chronic neck pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Six-minute pegboard and ring test

  The six minute pegboard and ring test (6-PBRT) will be used to assess upper extremity exercise capacity. The test will be repeated twice on the first and second day evaluations. One week later, the second 6-PBRT test will be performed for reliability analysis.

  First day and second day

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Maximal symptom-limited arm ergometer test

  First day

• Hand-grip strength

  Second day

• Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire

  First day

• Evaluation of pain severity

  First day

Study Arms (1)

Chronic Neck Pain Group

Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who have had neck pain for at least 12 weeks and are being followed up at the Physical Therapy Polyclinic of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University will be included in the study.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals who are followed up in the Physical Therapy Polyclinic of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, between the ages of 18-65, who have neck pain for at least 12 weeks, and who meet the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals with neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months due to problems such as cervical strain or sprain, cervical disc lesions, cervical spondylosis, facet joint dysfunction and myofascial pain syndrome,
• Those between the ages of 18-65,
• Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Neck pain severity under 3 point during activity according to Visual Analog Scale
• Motor deficit in upper extremity neurological examination
• Undergone any surgery related to neck problem
• Presence of cervical radiculopathy
• Undergone any upper extremity surgery,
• Presence of rheumatic and/or neurological disease or any disease affecting the vestibular system
• Presence of carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome, impingement syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral and medial epicondylitis, hand osteoarthritis that will affect upper extremity and hand functions
• Individuals with cognitive dysfunction who will understand and apply the exercise test instructions will be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, 63 / 5.000 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Cardiopulmonary Unit

Kırşehir, Center, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Başak KAVALCI KOL, PhD, PT

  Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Merve FIRAT, PhD, PT

  Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

  STUDY CHAIR

• Figen TUNCAY, Prof. Dr.

  Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 17, 2025
• First Posted: February 4, 2025
• Study Start: January 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 28, 2025
• Study Completion: April 7, 2025
• Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)