Fear of movement may worsen chronic neck pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT06849999

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how kinesiophobia—fear of movement or re-injury—affects pain, disability, and quality of life in 57 adults with chronic neck pain. Participants completed surveys about their pain, fear levels, and daily function. The goal was to understand if this fear makes neck pain worse, which could lead to better treatment strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help doctors design better treatments for chronic neck pain by addressing fear of movement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to everyone with neck pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Kinesiophobia Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KINESIOPHOBIA NECK PAIN

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Locations

Liv hospital Vadistanbul

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34381, Turkey (Türkiye)

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