An observational study in Neck Pain, sponsored by Karabuk University. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-28.
Sponsored by Karabuk University · Observational
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain with those of healthy individuals.
Chronic non-specific neck pain can negatively affect individuals' upper extremity functions and activities of daily living by causing physical impairments such as pain, reduced muscle strength and endurance, restricted movement, and coordination deficits. The anatomical and functional relationship between the neck region and the shoulder girdle may also lead to the impairment of shoulder and hand functions in these individuals. Although the literature has examined joint range of motion, manual dexterity, muscle strength, and disability levels in individuals with chronic neck pain, there is limited information regarding how their upper extremity functional exercise capacity compares to that of healthy individuals. Furthermore, there is a need to evaluate the interrelationships between peripheral muscle strength, upper extremity functionality, and quality of life. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to compare the upper extremity functional exercise capacity, upper extremity functionality, peripheral muscle strength, and quality of life of individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain against those of healthy individuals, and to identify any functional differences that may arise in this population.
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Patients with chronic neck pain and healthy individuals
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Individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain will be included in the study.
Healthy and voluntary participants will be included in the study.
Upper extremity functional exercise capasity
Upper extremity exercise capacity will be evaluated with the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6-PBRT). In the test, as the number of rings increases, exercise capacity also increases.
Time frame: Baseline
Pain severity
Pain intensity will be assessed with the Visual Analog Scale. It is scored between 0-10 and the higher the score, the greater the pain intensity.
Time frame: Baseline
Pain threshold
Pain threshold will be assessed with an algometer. An increase in the applied pressure indicates a higher pain threshold.
Time frame: Baseline
Functional levels
Functional status related to the upper extremity will be assessed using the QuickDASH. QuickDASH scores range from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates no disability and 100 indicates the most severe disability.
Time frame: Baseline
Muscle strength
Shoulder abductors and hand grip strength will be assessed using a hand dynamometer.
Time frame: Baseline
Life quality
The SF-36 will be used to measure changes in quality of life levels associated with chronic neck pain. Scores on the scale range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 100; higher scores indicate a better quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline
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