New study reveals hidden factors behind chronic neck pain
NCT ID NCT07462416
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 84 adults with chronic neck pain to see how central sensitization (a condition where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive) relates to pain intensity, thinking patterns, sleep quality, and jaw function. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these factors. The goal was to better understand the role of the nervous system in chronic neck pain, which could help improve treatment approaches.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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84 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population includes patients living in Kahramanmaraş who have chronic neck pain. The sample consists of these patients who visited our clinic with this issue, received a diagnosis of chronic neck pain from a specialist, and agreed to take part in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients aged 18-60 years Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months. Patients with a pain intensity of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Patients with a Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) score greater than 30. Patients with a Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) score greater than 30. Patients who have not received physiotherapy or manual therapy in the past 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals with a history of neck or spinal surgery. Patients with a history of whiplash injury or fracture. Individuals with unstable neurological findings. Presence of cervical pathology such as herniation or nerve root compression. Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Türkoğlu Dr. Kemal Beyazıt State Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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