Telerehabilitation Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

NCT ID: NCT07188701

Last Updated: 2025-09-23

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-01

Study Completion Date

2025-09-16

Brief Summary

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This study examined whether a 6-week telerehabilitation exercise program could reduce pain and improve daily functioning in people with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants were adults aged 18-65 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. The program included guided physiotherapy-based exercises delivered online using video calls. Outcomes measured included pain intensity, disability, mood, and sleep quality. The goal was to evaluate if telerehabilitation is an effective and safe method for managing chronic neck pain.

Detailed Description

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Chronic non-specific neck pain is a common condition that negatively affects quality of life and daily functioning. Conventional rehabilitation programs often require face-to-face sessions, which may be limited by access barriers. Telerehabilitation offers a practical alternative by providing physiotherapy interventions remotely through online platforms.

This study investigated the effects of a 6-week telerehabilitation-based exercise program on individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants were randomly assigned to groups and received structured exercise sessions guided by a physiotherapist via video calls. Primary outcome was pain intensity measured with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), mood and psychological well-being assessed with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-21) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), and sleep quality measured with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

The objective was to evaluate whether telerehabilitation exercises can reduce pain and disability, and improve psychological health and sleep quality, providing evidence for its effectiveness as a non-invasive and accessible management strategy for neck pain.

Conditions

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Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Participants received a 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The program was performed 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes per session, focusing on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

1. Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Sessions were conducted 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes each. Exercises focused on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies."
2. Home Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week home exercise program for chronic non-specific neck pain. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist, and participants performed them independently at home on the remaining days. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and included stretching, strengthening, and posture training."

Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program

Participants received a 6-week home exercise program. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist. Participants performed the program independently at home, 4 days per week, 20-30 minutes per session.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

1. Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Sessions were conducted 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes each. Exercises focused on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies."
2. Home Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week home exercise program for chronic non-specific neck pain. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist, and participants performed them independently at home on the remaining days. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and included stretching, strengthening, and posture training."

Interventions

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Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

1. Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Sessions were conducted 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes each. Exercises focused on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies."
2. Home Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week home exercise program for chronic non-specific neck pain. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist, and participants performed them independently at home on the remaining days. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and included stretching, strengthening, and posture training."

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Online Physiotherapy

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

History of neck pain lasting at least 3 months

Willingness to participate in the study

Having an active internet connection and access to a tablet or computer at home

Ability to read and write in Turkish

\-

Exclusion Criteria

* Traumatic cervical injuries

Tumoral conditions

Cognitive impairments

Receiving physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months

Presence of visual or hearing impairments
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istanbul Gelisim University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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İstanbul Gelişim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Valenza-Pena G, Calvache-Mateo A, Valenza MC, Granados-Santiago M, Raya-Benitez J, Cabrera-Martos I, Diaz-Mohedo E. Effects of Telerehabilitation on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Apr 6;12(7):796. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12070796.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38610217 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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https://gelisim.edu.tr/

Official website of Istanbul Gelişim University, the institution where the study is conducted.

Other Identifiers

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IGU-FTR-DT-01

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IGU-FTR-DT-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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