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Neck pain study reveals hidden role of personality and stigma

NCT ID NCT07292155

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gulseren Demir Karakilic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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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Study facts

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 consisted of adult outpatients aged 18-65 years who were diagnosed with cervical myofascial pain syndrome and healthy volunteers matched by age, sex, and education level. All participants were recruited from the Departments of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Bozok University Faculty of Medicine. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant after verbal and written explanations of the study procedures.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Patients diagnosed with cervical myofascial pain syndrome according to Travell and Simons criteria: 1. localized pain at rest, 2. referred pain or altered sensation in the typical referral zone of a trigger point, 3. a palpable taut band containing a hypersensitive tender spot, and 4. restricted range of motion of the affected muscle. Duration of symptoms for at least six months. Outpatients followed in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent. Healthy control participants matched by age, sex, and education, without musculoskeletal or systemic diseases. Exclusion Criteria: History of cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy. Presence of systemic or rheumatologic diseases. Current psychiatric or neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, epilepsy, autism, or intellectual disability. Use of psychotropic medication or ongoing psychiatric treatment. History of major surgery or trauma involving the cervical region. Pregnancy or lactation. Inability to complete questionnaires due to cognitive or language barriers. Refusal or withdrawal of informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Chronic Pain Depression mixed anxiety and depressive disorder myofascial pain syndrome Neck Pain Social Stigma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety and depression Cervical myofascial pain syndrome Chronic neck pain Psychological distress Quality of life STIGMA Type D personality

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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