Cervical Sagittal Alignment and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Neck Pain

NCT07215819 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Neck Pain
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 76
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational, cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment parameters, pain-related disability, and body awareness in patients with chronic neck pain. Adult patients aged 18-50 years who present with neck pain lasting at least 3 months and who have undergone a lateral cervical X-ray within the past 3 months will be included. Cervical sagittal parameters will be measured on radiographs, and participants will complete the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire to evaluate disability and altered body perception.

Conditions

Neck Pain; Body Awareness; Neck Disability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Neck Disability Index (NDI)

  At baseline

• Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire (FreNAQ-Neck)

  At baseline

Study Arms (1)

Neck Pain Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults aged 18-60 years with chronic neck pain of at least 3 months' duration will be recruited. Eligible participants must have undergone lateral cervical X-ray imaging within the past 3 months. Both male and female participants will be included. Exclusion criteria are: prior history of cervical trauma or surgery; cervical radiculopathy or previous cervical spine operations; systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, inflammatory rheumatic disease, familial hyperlipidemia, malignancy, or fibromyalgia; and presence of known neurological or psychiatric disorders.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18-600 years (inclusive), women and men
• Chronic neck pain ≥3 months in duration
• Lateral cervical X-ray performed within the past 3 months

You may not qualify if:

• History of cervical spine trauma or surgery
• Cervical radiculopathy (history or current radicular neck/arm pain)
• Systemic conditions: diabetes mellitus, inflammatory rheumatic disease, familial hyperlipidemia, malignancy, or fibromyalgia
• Known neurological or psychiatric disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization: lead

Study Sites (1)

Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 2, 2025
• First Posted: October 14, 2025
• Study Start: February 17, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 11, 2025
• Study Completion: November 20, 2025
• Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)