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Investigation of the Effects of Upper Extremity Functions in Female Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT06233006 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2024-01-31

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Summary

Non-specific neck pain is defined as pain in the posterior and lateral part of the neck between the superior nuchael line and the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra, without neurological findings and obvious structural pathology. It is more common in women than in men. Neck pain is thought to affect upper extremity functions. Although the exact cause is unknown, it has been reported that mechanical loading, minor peripheral nerve damage and deconditioning negatively affect upper extremity functions in individuals with neck pain and reduce the quality of life. Although it is stated in the literature that patients with neck pain often experience upper extremity problems, there are a limited number of studies evaluating the relationship between the neck and upper extremity.

This study was planned to determine upper extremity functions and their impact on health-related quality of life in female patients with NSHP. Female patients with NSHP over the age of 18 who apply to Tarsus State Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic, meet the inclusion criteria, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study. With our research, patients' upper extremity functions (hand skills, hand and finger grip strength, reaction time, position sense, upper extremity strength and endurance) and health-related quality of life will be evaluated and interpreted.

Conditions

  • Neck Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Assessment

upper extremity functions (hand skills, hand and finger grip strength, reaction time, position sense, upper extremity strength and endurance) and health-related quality of life

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tarsus University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sevgi OZALEVLİ, PhD · Dokuz Eylul University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-01
Completion
2025-09-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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