NCT07432425 Effects of Different Exercise Protocols on Physical and Cognitive Changes in People With Chronic Neck Pain
| NCT ID | NCT07432425 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 21 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-30.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of different exercise approaches on physical status, cognitive functions, brain structures, and blood biomarkers in individuals with chronic neck pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 20-65 * Having neck pain at least 3 months and rated as 3 or more according to the Numeric Rating Scale * Having a score of 10 or more according to the Neck Disability Index * Having a score of 24 or above according to the Mini Mental State Examination * Right hand dominancy according to Edinburgh Handedness Inventory * Having at least a primary school graduate Exclusion Criteria: * Having neuropsychiatric, neurologic, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory disease(s) * Participating in a rehabilitation program for neck pain in the last 6 months * Having an exercise or sports history of 6 months or more * Presence of brain parenchymal lesion on MRI * Presence of materials in the body such as jewelry, metal, hearing aid, pacemaker, lead that cannot be removed and are not suitable for MRI * History of neck or shoulder surgery * Being pregnant or having given birth within the last year
Contact & Investigator
Ahmet Ilkay Isikay, Associate Professor
STUDY CHAIR
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07432425 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Neck Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07432425 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07432425 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fztzeynepguven@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07432425 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07432425 clinical trial?
NCT07432425 is sponsored by Hacettepe University. The principal investigator is Ahmet Ilkay Isikay, Associate Professor at Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University. The trial plans to enroll 21 participants.