The Effects of Oculomotor Training on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Joint Position Sense, Endurance, and Balance in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT ID: NCT06871865

Last Updated: 2025-07-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-03

Study Completion Date

2025-06-23

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oculomotor training on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, endurance and balance in individuals with mechanical neck pain.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Mechanical Neck Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Intervention Group

This group will be given a home program including isometric neck strengthening exercises, neck stretching exercises and posture exercises during the 6-week treatment period, and the control group will be given an additional oculomotor exercise program.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Oculomotor Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve eye movement control, coordination, and visual tracking.

Posture Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Control Group

This group will be given a home program including isometric neck strengthening exercises, neck stretching exercises and posture exercises during the 6-week treatment period.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Posture Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Interventions

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Oculomotor Exercises

Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve eye movement control, coordination, and visual tracking.

Intervention Type OTHER

Posture Exercises

Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Intervention Type OTHER

Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain
* Neck pain lasting longer than 3 weeks
* Individuals aged 18-50 years
* Score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index

Exclusion Criteria

* Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
* Presence of congenital anomaly on cervical radiography
* Neurological deficit detected in physical examination
* Diagnosis of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
* Diagnosis of vestibular disease
* Presence of a rheumatic disease
* Presence of structural scoliosis
* History of spinal surgery
* Pregnancy
* Malignancy
* Eye disease/strabismus other than refractive errors
* Active use of anti-inflammatory medication
* Any mental condition that may prevent adherence to exercises
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Eda AKBAŞ

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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BEUN-AKBAS-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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