Tech-Assisted Exercise Training in Chronic Neck Pain

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-01

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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In this study, women with chronic neck pain residing in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, will participate in an exercise-based intervention. Both the control and experimental groups will engage in conventional exercise programs; however, the experimental group will also receive an additional technology-assisted exercise program. It is anticipated that these interventions will positively impact participants' daily living activities and functional abilities. The study aims to assess whether the inclusion of technology-supported exercises leads to superior outcomes compared to conventional exercises alone. The findings are expected to provide valuable evidence on the effectiveness of integrating technology-assisted exercise programs into physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for women with chronic neck pain.

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Detailed Description

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Considering the complex nature of chronic pain, it is believed that integrating exercise approaches with technology may enhance the effectiveness of exercise programs, increase participation and its sustainability, support the continuity of overall health and functional outcomes, and have positive effects on behavior change. The light-based exercise set for measuring reaction time is frequently preferred in clinical settings. The device uses small, illuminated pods controlled by an application, providing visual cues that promote both physical and cognitive activity. The individual aims to deactivate the lit pods as quickly as possible. Due to its interactive and enjoyable nature, it is commonly used across a wide range of populations-from pediatric to geriatric-especially among athletes. Technology-focused approaches, compared to traditional exercise practices, are believed to positively influence patients' active participation in the treatment process through a more innovative and engaging experience.

Conditions

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Chronic Neck Pain Exercise Training Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Control Group

The treatment process for the control group consisted of hot therapy and TENS application before the exercises, followed by an exercise program including neck range of motion exercises, neck strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, scapular retraction, etc.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Experimental Group

The program will be implemented over four weeks, three days a week, with a duration of 40-45 minutes per day. In addition to conventional treatment, an exercise program prepared with a light reaction time measurement and exercise set will be implemented.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental Group

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in the experimental group will participate in a conventional exercise program similar to the control group, but with the addition of a technology-assisted exercise program. The intervention group will receive training with a reaction time measurement set using lights and an exercise set. The reaction time measurement and exercise set will be used, where light pods are placed in different positions, such as on a table, mirror, and floor, and patients will be instructed to extinguish the lit light as quickly as possible. The difficulty level of the sessions will be progressively increased by adjusting factors such as the duration of light activation, colors, the number of illuminated pods, their placement locations, and the distance between them.

Interventions

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Experimental Group

Participants in the experimental group will participate in a conventional exercise program similar to the control group, but with the addition of a technology-assisted exercise program. The intervention group will receive training with a reaction time measurement set using lights and an exercise set. The reaction time measurement and exercise set will be used, where light pods are placed in different positions, such as on a table, mirror, and floor, and patients will be instructed to extinguish the lit light as quickly as possible. The difficulty level of the sessions will be progressively increased by adjusting factors such as the duration of light activation, colors, the number of illuminated pods, their placement locations, and the distance between them.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Tech-Assisted Training

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Non-specific neck pain diagnosis
* Having neck pain persisting for at least 3 months
* Having the ability to speak and comprehend Turkish fluently
* A pain score of 3 or higher according to the Numerical Rating Scale
* A score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index

Exclusion Criteria

* Having a history of spinal surgery.
* Having an additional musculoskeletal disorder affecting the cervical region and upper extremities (e.g., scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.).
* Receiving physical therapy and/or other treatments for any reason within the last 6 months.
* Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
* Having a vestibular pathology.
* Having visual problems despite using visual aids.
* Being pregnant.
* Having a neurological deficit that may affect balance.
* Discontinuing or being unable to complete the treatment process.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

59 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No