An interventional study of Music intervention in Neck Pain, Pain and Music Therapy, sponsored by Karabuk University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 20 Years to 50 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-23.
Sponsored by Karabuk University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Among 296 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Turkey — 70 open to participants now, 78 under way, none of them phase 3. Neck Pain · Turkey.
Among the 296 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Turkey, this one is the 214th largest by enrollment of the 216 interventional ones, is one of 42 that started in 2026, is one of 215 with no phase, and was the 273rd registered.
1,360 studies on the registry are indexed under Neck Pain; 299 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 19 is below the median of 50 across 1,116 interventional studies indexed under Neck Pain.
Browse Neck Pain studies →70 of the 296 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Turkey are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 155 Neck Pain studies recruiting now, 25 (16%) set no upper age limit and 117 (75%) stop at 75 or younger; 8 take children under 18; 26 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 20 Years to 50 Years · all sexes · healthy volunteers too.
The full table on the hub →296 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2011; this study’s year is marked. 42 started in 2026.
Median enrollment 45 across the 216 interventional studies, 80 across the 80 observational. Of the 201 that completed or were terminated, 1 (0%) have results posted.
None of the 296 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Karabuk University is the lead sponsor of 143 studies on the registry; 40 are open to participants now.
Karabuk University has 6 studies filed under Neck Pain — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
10 of the studies in Neck Pain with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07627542Merve ŞahinAn Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Usage Levels on Cervical Posture, Tongue Pressure, Balance, and Neck Disability in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis | 2026-11 |
| NCT07855185Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiTrapezius Oxygenation and Cervical Function in Chronic Neck Pain | 2026-11-05 |
| NCT07878845Istanbul University - CerrahpasaKinesiology Taping Versus Self-Mobilization for Neck Pain Related to Prolonged Electronic Device Use | 2026-11-13 |
| NCT07899879Karabuk UniversityUpper Extremity Exercise Capacity in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain | 2026-12-20 |
| NCT07605013Istanbul University - CerrahpasaMobilization Techniques for Nonspecific Neck Pain: Effects on Cervical Endurance and Function | 2027-01-16 |
Among the 296 studies in Neck Pain with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
This study aims to investigate the effects of music therapy on pain, cervical position sense, and balance in individuals with chronic neck pain. Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that may impair proprioception and postural control, negatively affecting daily functioning and quality of life. Music therapy is a safe, low-cost, and non-pharmacological intervention with potential benefits for pain management and sensorimotor function; however, evidence regarding its effects in musculoskeletal rehabilitation is limited. In this study, nineteen individuals with chronic neck pain will listen to instrumental Turkish Classical Music in the Nihavend mode for 60 minutes. Pain intensity, cervical position sense, and static and dynamic balance will be assessed before and after the intervention. The findings are expected to provide evidence for the clinical use of music therapy as an adjunctive treatment in chronic neck pain rehabilitation.
The aim of this project is to investigate the effects of music therapy on pain, cervical position sense, and body balance in individuals with chronic neck pain. Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that can lead to disability. It significantly affects daily life activities and is more prevalent in women compared to men. In individuals with neck pain, functional deficiencies in the neck muscles and impairments in cervical mechanoreceptors can influence body balance. Inflammatory mediators and the negative impact of pain on proprioceptors may lead to deterioration in proprioceptive sensation. A reduction in proprioceptive input from the neck may weaken joint movement control and increase the risk of injury. Currently, neck pain is primarily treated with pain relievers, muscle relaxants, and physiotherapy methods. However, in individuals with chronic neck pain, the continuous use of medication may cause side effects and impose a financial burden. Moreover, especially for working individuals, additional treatment time may be required to restore job performance. Furthermore, individuals with neck pain may not always have access to treatment services. Music has been used since ancient times by various civilisations as an alternative treatment method with no side effects. Music therapy is an inexpensive and safe intervention known to reduce pain and anxiety and improve postural control and body awareness. There is limited research on the effects of music therapy in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. This study aims to demonstrate the clinically specific effects of music as a simple and cost-effective treatment method, helping individuals with chronic neck pain become more productive in both daily and professional activities. In this study, the effects of music therapy as an alternative treatment method on individuals with chronic neck pain will be examined. Nineteen patients with chronic neck pain will listen to instrumental Turkish Classical Music in the Nihavend mode-which is suggested to have positive effects on mood and pain relief-using a media player and headphones for 60 minutes. Before and after music listening, pain severity, cervical position sense, and static and dynamic balance parameters will be evaluated. It is expected that the results will provide a scientific basis for the broader clinical use of music therapy and contribute significantly to the quality of life of individuals experiencing loss of position sense and balance disorders.
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The effect of music on individuals with chronic neck pain will be examined as a simple and cheap alternative method. Nihavend Makam instrumental Turkish Classical Music, claimed to affect mood and pain-relieving properties positively, will be listened to for 60 minutes using a media player and headphones for 19 individuals.
Procedure: Music intervention
The effect of music on individuals with chronic neck pain will be examined as a simple and cheap alternative method. Nihavend Makam instrumental Turkish Classical Music, claimed to affect mood and pain-relieving properties positively, will be listened to for 60 minutes using a media player and headphones for 19 individuals.
Pain Assessment
The Numerical Pain Scale and an algometer will be used in pain assessment. The Numerical Pain Scale uses a vertical line on a plane with scores between 0 and 10. The pain a person feels is represented as follows: "0: no pain", "10: very severe pain". Individuals are asked to rate the pain they feel on a scale of 0 to 10. The validity and reliability of the Numerical Pain Scale for assessing pain have been reported in the literature. It was classified pain intensity as mild (3 cm and below), moderate (3.1-6.9 cm), and severe (7 cm and above) neck pain.
Time frame: 1 day
Pressure-pain threshold assessment
An algometer is an instrument that objectively measures pressure pain threshold and pain tolerance. The algometer is a mechanical pressure gauge with a circular rubber tip at the end of a spring-loaded cylinder, a pressure surface area of 1 cm², and displays the measured value in kg/cm². Its caliber range is 100 g and 10 kg/cm². Measurements were taken at the level of the right and left zygapophyseal joints of the dysfunctional cervical segment identified during physical examination. During the assessment, participants will be asked to lie prone, and the algometer probe will be placed perpendicular to the skin at a 90-degree angle. The applied pressure will be gradually increased, and the participant will be asked to report the first instance of pain. Measurements will be taken once, and the result will be recorded in kilograms.
Time frame: 1 day
Cervical joint position sense assessment
Positional awareness will be measured using a CROM (CROM Deluxe, Performance Engagement Partners, Roseville, Minnesota, USA) inclinometer. Neck flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation movements will be assessed with eyes closed. CROM Deluxe is an inclinometer developed by the University of Minnesota and its validity and reliability have been demonstrated.
Time frame: 1 day
Balance assessment
Postural balance was assessed using the Bertec Balance Legacy System device. The device's rigid platform detects body oscillations. However, a soft surface can be obtained thanks to the foam cushion that can be placed on top. The platform must be placed on a flat surface so that it does not move. The individual's center of pressure is visualized via the platform, and oscillations occurring in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions can be monitored. Changes occurring on the platform are displayed on a computer screen using Bertec Workbook software. On the screen, a coordinate plane representing the AP and ML directions and a cursor representing body mass are shown within a black square.
Time frame: 1 day
Plan to share: No — Data are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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Ran from Aug 2026 to primary completion in Sep 2026, 1 month.
Of 763 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Neck Pain, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15. This study's 1 month is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 772 studies reached it within 7 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15.
Since we started tracking on Sep 25, 2026, the dates moved once, on Oct 23, 2026: start Jul 2026 → Aug 2026, primary completion Aug 2026 → Sep 2026 and completion Aug 2026 → Oct 2026.
Earlier changes are on the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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