Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Work-Related Condition; Musculoskeletal Health

• Registration Number: NCT06012773
• Lead Sponsor: Pınar Kuyulu

Brief Summary

In our study, posture in desk workers; it aims to evaluate the relationship between cervical range of motion, proprioception, muscle stiffness, posture and pain.

Detailed Description

One hundred twelve participants were included in the study.

Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device, and muscle stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device. Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index.

Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-03
• Study First Submitted: 2023-08-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-08-22
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-25
• Status Verified: 2023-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-11-01
• Last Update Posted: 2023-11-02
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-30
• Study Completion: 2023-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 112

Inclusion Criteria

• Volunteer individuals aged 18-65
• Individuals using a computer in a sitting position at a desk

Exclusion Criteria

• Individuals who have had serious traumatic injuries to the head, neck and shoulder area
• Individuals who have undergone any surgery on the head, neck and shoulder region
• Individuals with any anomaly in the head, neck and shoulder region

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Neck region muscle stiffness	20 months	stiffness of head and neck muscles stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device.
neck proprioception	20 months	Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.
Neck posture	20 months	Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.
Cervical range of motion	20 months	Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Head and neck pain	20 months	Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SANKO University; 🇹🇷 Gaziantep, Turkey