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New study sheds light on neck pain and muscle oxygen
NCT ID NCT07241312
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 51 people with chronic neck pain to see how oxygen levels in the neck muscles relate to arm exercise ability, muscle strength, and daily activities. Researchers used a special device to measure muscle oxygen and simple tests to check strength and function. The goal was to better understand the links between these factors, which could help guide future treatments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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51 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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
Patients between the ages of 18-65 who have had neck pain for at least 12 weeks, who were followed up in the Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will be included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 65 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months due to one of the following problems: cervical strain or sprain, cervical disc lesions, cervical spondylosis, facet joint dysfunction, and myofascial pain syndrome. Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain intensity during activity is below 3 points according to the Visual Analog Scale * Upper extremity motor deficit on neurological examination * Any surgery related to neck problems * Cervical radiculopathy * Any upper extremity surgery * Any rheumatic and/or neurological disease or any disease affecting the vestibular system
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Cardiopulmonary Unit
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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