Telerehabilitation Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT07188701 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IGU-FTR-DT-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examined whether a 6-week telerehabilitation exercise program could reduce pain and improve daily functioning in people with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants were adults aged 18-65 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. The program included guided physiotherapy-based exercises delivered online using video calls. Outcomes measured included pain intensity, disability, mood, and sleep quality. The goal was to evaluate if telerehabilitation is an effective and safe method for managing chronic neck pain.

Conditions

Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Intensity (VAS)

  Change in pain intensity assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

  Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Neck Disability (NDI)

  Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

• Sleep Quality (PSQI)

  Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

• Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DASS-21)

  Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The program was performed 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes per session, focusing on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies

Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants received a 6-week home exercise program. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist. Participants performed the program independently at home, 4 days per week, 20-30 minutes per session.

Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Interventions

Telerehabilitation Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

1. Telerehabilitation Exercise Program Intervention Description: "A 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Sessions were conducted 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes each. Exercises focused on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies." 2. Home Exercise Program Intervention Description: "A 6-week home exercise program for chronic non-specific neck pain. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist, and participants performed them independently at home on the remaining days. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and included stretching, strengthening, and posture training."

Also known as: Online Physiotherapy

Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program; Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• History of neck pain lasting at least 3 months
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Having an active internet connection and access to a tablet or computer at home
• Ability to read and write in Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Traumatic cervical injuries
• Tumoral conditions
• Cognitive impairments
• Receiving physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
• Presence of visual or hearing impairments

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Gelisim University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İstanbul Gelişim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, 34310, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Valenza-Pena G, Calvache-Mateo A, Valenza MC, Granados-Santiago M, Raya-Benitez J, Cabrera-Martos I, Diaz-Mohedo E. Effects of Telerehabilitation on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Apr 6;12(7):796. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12070796.

  PMID: 38610217 BACKGROUND

Related Links

• Official website of Istanbul Gelişim University, the institution where the study is conducted.

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 16, 2025
• First Posted: September 23, 2025
• Study Start: July 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: August 10, 2025
• Study Completion: September 16, 2025
• Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)