Neck sense study: could better awareness keep seniors moving?
NCT ID NCT07238595
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study looks at how well healthy older adults (65+) can sense their neck position and how that relates to neck pain, physical fitness, and fear of movement. Researchers will measure neck awareness using a laser-pointer test and compare people with high versus low awareness. The goal is to understand these connections, not to test any treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Older adults over 65 years with high cervical proprioceptive awareness in the study group
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥ 65 * mini mental test score ≥ 24 * Being independent in physical functions * Being able to read and write in Turkish * Consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of cervical surgery * Experiencing cervical trauma within the past month * Having neurological diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's * Having cognitive impairment * Having other musculoskeletal problems that may affect the cervical region, such as impingement, thoracic outlet syndrome, or scoliosis * Using assistive devices for walking and/or standing * Using more than four medications per day * Having vision problems that are not corrected despite visual aids * Having specific pathological conditions such as malignancy, fractures, or systemic rheumatoid disease * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Receiving medical treatment that may affect balance and posture
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Locations
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Melik AVCI
Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)
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