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Comparison of Pain, Sensitisation, Function and Quality of Life According to Stenosis Degree in Chronic Neck Pain

NCT06967415 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 88

Last updated 2026-01-05

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Central Sensitisation
  • Cervical Spine Stenosis

Interventions

OTHER

Pain, central sensitization,functional status and quality of life.

The patients' pain status, central sensitization functional status, and quality of life will be evaluated according to their stenosis grade.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Izmir Democracy University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Onur Engin, Assist Prof · Izmir Democracy University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-15
Primary Completion
2026-02-15
Completion
2026-08-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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