The Effects of Oculomotor Training on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Joint Position Sense, Endurance, and Balance in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT06871865 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BEUN-AKBAS-2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oculomotor training on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, endurance and balance in individuals with mechanical neck pain.

Conditions

Mechanical Neck Pain

Keywords

Mechanical neck pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Neck Disability Index

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Craniovertebral Angle

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Cervical ROM

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Craniocervical Flexion Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Y Balance Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will be given a home program including isometric neck strengthening exercises, neck stretching exercises and posture exercises during the 6-week treatment period, and the control group will be given an additional oculomotor exercise program.

Other: Oculomotor Exercises; Other: Posture Exercises; Other: Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group will be given a home program including isometric neck strengthening exercises, neck stretching exercises and posture exercises during the 6-week treatment period.

Other: Posture Exercises; Other: Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Interventions

Oculomotor Exercises OTHER

Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve eye movement control, coordination, and visual tracking.

Intervention Group

Posture Exercises OTHER

Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Control Group; Intervention Group

Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises OTHER

Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Control Group; Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain
• Neck pain lasting longer than 3 weeks
• Individuals aged 18-50 years
• Score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index

You may not qualify if:

• Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
• Presence of congenital anomaly on cervical radiography
• Neurological deficit detected in physical examination
• Diagnosis of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
• Diagnosis of vestibular disease
• Presence of a rheumatic disease
• Presence of structural scoliosis
• History of spinal surgery
• Pregnancy
• Malignancy
• Eye disease/strabismus other than refractive errors
• Active use of anti-inflammatory medication
• Any mental condition that may prevent adherence to exercises

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, 67100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 7, 2025
• First Posted: March 12, 2025
• Study Start: March 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 5, 2025
• Study Completion: June 23, 2025
• Last Updated: July 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

TU (1)