NCT06889389 Effects of Education and Exercise on Pain, Psychosocial Factors, and Upper Limb Function in Non-specific Neck Pain.
| NCT ID | NCT06889389 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 81 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-28 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 81 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-30.
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Brief Summary
Pain neuroscience education is currently one of the techniques being explored in physiotherapy for pain management. The benefits of this technique are gradually becoming evident in various published studies. So far, it has been widely studied for its short-term effects, but the education provided has typically been generic, not focused on exercise. However, it is suggested that this technique should be combined with exercise to achieve the expected outcomes. Therefore, pain education should be tailored to the specific physical activities the subject will perform to maximise its effectiveness. The primary aim of this study is to analyse the outcome of combining exercise with tailored pain neuroscience education on aspects such as pain, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, exercise conceptualization, and upper limb function in subjects with neck pain. The secondary aim is to evaluate the relationship between kinesiophobia and catastrophizing and their impact on the results of various upper limb performance tests. Finally, the effects of therapeutic exercise alone will be compared with those of therapeutic exercise combined with pain neuroscience education, focusing on pain, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, and exercise conceptualization. A double-blind, randomised clinical trial has been designed, in which three intervention protocols will be applied to 81 subjects with non-specific neck pain: education with exercise, exercise alone, and placebo alone. Subjects with non-specific neck pain who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled. Demographic characteristics of the subjects, as well as pain, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, and upper limb performance test scores, will be assessed. This study aims to explore the potential relevance of a pain neuroscience education session prior to therapeutic exercise, as well as to influence the clinical recommendations made by clinicians during treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged between 18 and 65 years * Subjects with non-specific neck pain at the time of the intervention, scoring at least 3 on the NPRS scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Severe illnesses: diabetes, cancer, neurological conditions, depression, etc. * Subjects impairments or disorders * Subjects who have received physiotherapy treatment within the last month * Subjects currently undergoing concurrent physiotherapy treatment for this condition * Subjects with specific neck pain, such as any traumatic pathology, whiplash, or diagnoses associated with neurological compromise or peripheral nerve damage * Physiotherapy students or professional physiotherapists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06889389 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 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 NCT06889389 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06889389 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jaime.gasconj@umh.es for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06889389 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Elche, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06889389 clinical trial?
NCT06889389 is sponsored by Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche. The trial plans to enroll 81 participants.