Neck pain study reveals hidden role of personality and stigma

NCT ID NCT07292155

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether people with long-term neck pain (cervical myofascial pain syndrome) are more likely to have a 'Type D' or distressed personality and feel stigma about their condition. Researchers compared 54 patients with healthy individuals using questionnaires. The goal was to understand how these psychological factors relate to pain, disability, and quality of life, which could help doctors provide better support.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Yozgat, Yozgat, 66100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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