The Effect of Corrective Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

March 12, 2026 updated by: Hatice AYAN, Izmir Katip Celebi University

The Effect of Corrective Exercises on Pain, Functionality, and Dual-Task Gait in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

Our study will investigate the effects of corrective exercises on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study is a randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of a total of 70 individuals with chronic neck pain, including students and staff from Dokuz Eylül University and İzmir Katip Çelebi University. Participants' socio-demographic characteristics will be recorded through face-to-face interviews. The 'BTS G-Walk' device will be used for gait assessment, the Neck Disability Index for functionality assessment, and the Verbal Rating Scale for pain intensity assessment. First, gait measurements will be taken. Gait assessment will be performed using the BTS G-Walk, and individuals will walk a distance of 10 meters. Individuals will first walk in normal walking patterns, and then in a dual-task walking pattern while carrying a tray. Exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face sessions, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises three times a week for six weeks. Face-to-face meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to gather feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups. The first group will receive corrective exercise training, while the second group, the control group, will receive behavioral modification and posture training in daily life. The effects of these two methods on pain, functionality, and gait in individuals with chronic neck pain will be compared.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

70

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals aged 18 years and over
  • Individuals who have had neck pain for at least 3 months
  • Individuals with a Neck Disability Index (NDI) score of 10 or higher
  • Individuals who are able to understand the statements on the scale
  • Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study after being informed about the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who have received physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
  • Individuals who have undergone neck surgery
  • Individuals with sensory loss
  • Individuals diagnosed with orthopedic, neurological, or vestibular disorders
  • Individuals with a history of trauma (whiplash)
  • Individuals diagnosed with or treated for cancer or osteoporosis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Corrective Exercise group
This group will receive corrective exercise training for 6 weeks, 3 times a week.
Other: Exercise
Corrective exercises will be taught to participants individually in face-to-face during the first session, and then they will be asked to perform them as home exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Meetings will be held with participants every two weeks via video conference to obtain feedback on the exercises and make necessary updates.
Other Names:
  • Rehabilitation
Active Comparator: Posture education group
This group will receive education about behavioral and postural modifications in daily life.
Behavioral: Posture education
This is control group, they will receive behavioral changes and posture education in daily life

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Gait speed
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess gait speed (m/sec) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
6 weeks
Cadence
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess cadence (steps/min) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
6 weeks
Stride length
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess stride length (m) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
6 weeks
Step Length
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess step length (% strength length) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software).
6 weeks
Pelvic symmetry
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The BTS G-Walk (BTS Bioengineering S.p.A., GarbagnateMilanese, Italy), a wearable sensor device, will be used to assess pelvic symmetry (%) during gait with and without dual task through a Bluetooth®3.0 connection (G-Studio®software). The score is calculated by the device as a percentage score out of 100. The higher score indicates more pelvic symmetry.
6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Neck Disability Index will be used to evaluate the effects of neck pain on functional disability. It is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess neck-related disability. The total score ranges from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability and worse functional status.
6 weeks
The Numeric Rating Scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The Numeric Rating Scale will be used to assess the severity of neck pain. Pain severity is defined on an 11-point scale, where 0 = no pain and 10 = unbearable pain. On this scale, the patient expresses their pain verbally or in writing by choosing a number. Higher scores indicate greater pain status.
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Collaborators

Dokuz Eylul University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Hatice AYAN, PhD, Izmir Katip Celebi University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

March 10, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 8, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 12, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 17, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 17, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 12, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IRB-0092

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

If it is requested, it will be shared.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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