Type D Personality, and Stigma in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
CompletedNCT07292155
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Cervical myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by the presence of sensitive trigger points and taut muscle bands, resulting in localized or referred pain, muscle stiffness, and limited range of motion. The disorder frequently leads to functional limitations and a reduction in quality of life. Although the physical features of cervical myofascial pain syndrome have been well documented, its psychological and social dimensions have not been adequately explored. Personality traits and social factors may influence pain perception, coping mechanisms, and treatment adherence. Type D personality, also known as distressed personality, is defined by the coexistence of negative emotions and social inhibition and has been associated with worse outcomes in various chronic diseases. Stigma represents another psychosocial factor that may contribute to disability and emotional distress in chronic pain conditions. This case-control study aims to investigate the prevalence of Type D personality traits and anticipated stigma among patients with cervical myofascial pain syndrome compared with healthy individuals. The study further explores the relationships between personality type, stigma, and clinical and psychological parameters, including anxiety, depression, disability, and health-related quality of life. Findings are expected to support a more comprehensive, biopsychosocial understanding of cervical myofascial pain syndrome and emphasize the importance of psychological screening and social support in clinical management.
Study details
- Official title
- Investigation of the Prevalence of Type D Personality and Stigma in Patients With Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Conditions
- Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Type D Personality
- Psychological Distress
- Stigma
- Anxiety and Depression
- Quality of Life
- Sponsor
- Gulseren Demir Karakilic
- Collaborators
- Bozok University
- Organization
- Bozok University
- Start date
- 2025-07-03
- Primary completion
- 2025-10-06
- 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: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Patients diagnosed with cervical myofascial pain syndrome according to Travell and Simons criteria: 1. localized pain at rest, 2. referred pain or altered sensation in the typical referral zone of a trigger point, 3. a palpable taut band containing a hypersensitive tender spot, and 4. restricted range of motion of the affected muscle. Duration of symptoms for at least six months. Outpatients followed in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent. Healthy control participants matched by age, sex, and education, without musculoskeletal or systemic diseases. Exclusion Criteria: History of cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy. Presence of systemic or rheumatologic diseases. Current psychiatric or neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, epilepsy, autism, or intellectual disability. Use of psychotropic medication or ongoing psychiatric treatment. History of major surgery or trauma involving the cervical region. Pregnancy or lactation. Inability to complete questionnaires due to cognitive or language barriers. Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07292155