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Mind over neck pain: could mental rehearsal boost physiotherapy?

NCT ID NCT07781982

Symptom relief Sponsor: İrem Çetinkaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding mental training—watching movement videos and imagining performing exercises—to standard physiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with cervical disc herniation and chronic neck pain. Thirty-six adults will be split into two groups: one receiving conventional physiotherapy plus neutral videos, and the other receiving physiotherapy plus action observation and motor imagery training. Over six weeks, researchers will measure changes in pain, neck disability, movement control, and fear of movement to see if this mind-based approach enhances recovery.

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Active substance
Action Observation and Motor Imagery training added to conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free way to improve neck function and reduce pain and fear of movement in people with cervical disc herniation.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, and the added benefit over standard physiotherapy may be modest or unclear. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy confirmed by a physician based on clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). History of chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months. Sufficient active cervical range of motion to participate in the intervention (flexion and extension ≥20°, lateral flexion ≥15°, and rotation ≥30°). Neck pain intensity of ≥3 points on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and neck disability of ≥10 points on the Neck Disability Index (NDI) at baseline. Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to comply with the study protocol or cooperate with study procedures. Cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia or learning disability) that would interfere with understanding or completing the intervention or assessments. History of cervical spine surgery. Acute trauma, fracture, tumor, infection, or other serious pathology involving the cervical spine or shoulder region. Cervical spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, advanced cervical spondylosis, or other significant structural degenerative cervical spine disorders. Uncontrolled neurological or systemic disease that could influence study participation or outcomes. Receipt of any treatment targeting the cervical region within the previous 6 months (e.g., physiotherapy, injection therapy, or other invasive interventions). Visual impairment, hearing impairment, or severe vestibular disorders that would prevent participation in the intervention protocol.

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Kinesiophobia Neck Pain radiculopathy

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Cervical disc herniation Cervical pain Chronic pain Kinesiophobia

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