How Neck Muscle Tension Affects Mental Health and Sleep in Working Women with Long-Term Pain?

Recruiting

• Conditions: Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/06/089057
• Lead Sponsor: Galgotias University

Brief Summary

Chronic neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue among working women, often leading to significant disruptions in mental health, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing. This cross-sectional study aims to examine the prevalence and associations between neck muscle activity—measured through electromyography (EMG)—and psychological and physiological outcomes such as anxiety, sleep quality, and general wellbeing in this population. Working women aged 25–55 years with chronic neck pain (lasting more than three months) will be recruited. EMG assessments will be used to quantify neck muscle activity during rest and functional tasks. Standardized questionnaires including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), DASS 21, Perceived Stress Test  and WHO-5 Wellbeing Index will be administered to evaluate sleep quality, anxiety, stress and wellbeing respectively. The objective is to explore whether abnormal neck muscle EMG activity is significantly associated with increased anxiety, poor sleep, and reduced wellbeing. By identifying these relationships, the study aims to inform integrative clinical strategies that address both physical and psychological dimensions of chronic neck pain in working women. Findings from this research could contribute to targeted interventions that reduce work-related disability and improve the quality of life for affected individuals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-04-07
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 251

Inclusion Criteria

• Working women for at least one year.
• Having significant chronic neck pain for more than 3 months.
• Able to understand English.

Exclusion Criteria

• History of medication for any mental, sleep and stress disorder.
• History of medication or treatment for chronic neck pain.
• History of anticoagulant medication such as warfarin.
• Presence of any symptoms of any mental, sleep and stress disorder which required Doctors’ consultation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
3. Pittsburg Sleep Quality index	At Baseline only
4. Perceived Stress	At Baseline only
1. Shimmer3 EMG activity	At Baseline only
2. DASS 21	At Baseline only

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
WHO Quality of life questionnaire	At Baseline only

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Galgotias University.; 🇮🇳 Nagar, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Galgotias University.

🇮🇳Nagar, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Monika Sharma

Principal investigator

08859957729

monika0608sharma@gmail.com