Comparison of Pain, Sensitisation, Function and Quality of Life According to Stenosis Degree in Chronic Neck Pain
Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT06967415
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Brief summary (from the registry)
The cervical spine is a structure that bears the weight of the head and has important functions, but is susceptible to mechanical stress and degenerative processes. Cervical stenosis can lead to compression of the nerve roots as a result of narrowing of the spinal canal and symptoms such as pain, numbness and weakness. Central sensitisation (CS) causes even innocuous stimuli to cause pain due to hypersensitivity of the central nervous system and negatively affects the quality of life by increasing pain intensity in individuals with chronic neck pain. Progression of cervical stenosis can lead to symptoms such as walking difficulties, loss of balance and loss of proprioception. Furthermore, CS causes patients to avoid physical activity, increasing muscle weakness and pain, which further reduces quality of life. For this reason, our study will be carried out to determine the effect of cervical stenosis on patients with neck pain whom applied to Izmir Democracy University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic and had cervical MRI. Participants' pain status, central sensitisation, sensory loss, range of motion and proprioception will be recorded. Pressure pain threshold will be measured with algometer, sensory loss will be examined with Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM) Test, joint movements and proprioception will be evaluated with Pa CROM Basic device. In addition, the effects of cervical stenosis on functional status and quality of life will be measured by questionnaires. The data obtained will be compared and analysed with appropriate statistical methods. This study is aimed to contribute to the development of treatment methods and improvement of patient care, and will provide important information in terms of pain management and improvement of quality of life.
Study details
- Official title
- Comparison of Pain, Central Sensitisation, Functional Status and Quality of Life According to Stenosis Degree in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
- Conditions
- Central Sensitisation
- Cervical Spine Stenosis
- Interventions
- Other: Pain, central sensitization,functional status and quality of life.
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
- Start date
- 2025-12-15
- Primary completion
- 2026-02-15
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 65 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- true
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Cases whose stenosis classification can be clearly determined on MRI * Individuals with neck pain for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who did not agree to participate in the study * Individuals undergoing cervical surgery * Individuals with pain so severe that they cannot perform cervical movement * Individuals with a diagnosis of vertigo * Individuals with sudden hearing loss * Individuals with additional neurological disorders * Individuals with psychiatric and cognitive disorders that would prevent measurement in the study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06967415