Kinesiophobia, Pain and Disability in Chronic Neck Pain

NCT07525557 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: OMU2026/167
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 250
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the mediating role of kinesiophobia in the relationship between pain intensity and disability in individuals with chronic neck pain. Chronic neck pain is a multidimensional clinical condition influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological components such as fear of movement. Understanding the mechanisms underlying disability may contribute to more targeted rehabilitation strategies. Participants with chronic neck pain lasting at least three months will be assessed using validated self-report questionnaires measuring pain intensity, kinesiophobia, disability, and physical activity levels.

Conditions

Chronic Neck Pain

Keywords

Kinesiophobia; Chronic Pain; Musculoskeletal Pain; Disability Evaluation; Pain Measurement; Fear Avoidance; Neck Disability Index; Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Pain-Related Disability

  Neck Disability Index (NDI)

  Single assessment (baseline)

• Pain Intensity

  Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

  Baseline

• Kinesiophobia

  Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK)

  Baseline

• Deep cervical flexor muscle function

  Craniocervical Flexion Test'in Performance Index (CCFT-PI)

  Baseline

• Physical Activity Level

  International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

  Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Adults with chronic neck pain recruited voluntarily from outpatient clinics and community settings.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18 years or older
• Presence of chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months
• Ability to understand and complete questionnaires
• Voluntary participation

You may not qualify if:

• Acute neck pain (\< 3 months)
• History of cervical spine surgery
• Neurological disease or cervical radiculopathy
• Inflammatory, neoplastic, or traumatic conditions affecting the neck
• Cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ondokuz Mayıs University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Samsun Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Samsun, Samsun, 55080, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia; Chronic Pain; Musculoskeletal Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Mine PEKESEN KURTÇA, ASISTANT PROFESSOR, PhD

CONTACT

+903623121919; mine.pekesenkurtca@omu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Ass.Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 6, 2026
• First Posted: April 13, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)