Fear of moving may worsen neck pain disability, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07525557
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how fear of movement, called kinesiophobia, might explain the link between pain intensity and disability in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, fear, disability, and physical activity in 250 adults with neck pain lasting at least three months. The goal is to understand these connections to improve rehabilitation approaches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help design better physical therapy programs that address fear of movement in people with chronic neck pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsun Romatem Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGSamsun, Samsun, 55080, Turkey (Türkiye)
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