Cervical Sagittal Alignment and Its Association With Disability and Neck Awareness in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Neck Disability Index (NDI)
研究概览
简要总结
This observational, cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment parameters, pain-related disability, and body awareness in patients with chronic neck pain. Adult patients aged 18-50 years who present with neck pain lasting at least 3 months and who have undergone a lateral cervical X-ray within the past 3 months will be included. Cervical sagittal parameters will be measured on radiographs, and participants will complete the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire to evaluate disability and altered body perception.
详细描述
Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal problem associated with significant disability and reduced quality of life. Although structural and radiological parameters such as cervical sagittal alignment have been proposed as potential contributors to symptom severity, their association with clinical outcomes remains controversial. Altered body awareness, as assessed by the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire, represents an additional dimension that may influence symptom persistence and disability in these patients.
The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between cervical sagittal alignment parameters, pain intensity, disability, and body awareness in patients with chronic neck pain. Eligible participants are adults aged 18-50 years with persistent neck pain for at least three months and who have undergone a lateral cervical X-ray within the last three months. Exclusion criteria include a history of cervical trauma or surgery, neurological or psychiatric disorders, inflammatory or systemic diseases, and conditions such as fibromyalgia or malignancy.
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), disability with the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and body perception with the Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire. Cervical sagittal alignment parameters will be measured retrospectively from the hospital's PACS system. By correlating radiographic findings with patient-reported outcomes, this study seeks to clarify the clinical relevance of cervical sagittal alignment and provide insight into its potential role in the management of chronic neck pain
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults aged 18-600 years (inclusive), women and men
- •Chronic neck pain ≥3 months in duration
- •Lateral cervical X-ray performed within the past 3 months
排除标准
- •History of cervical spine trauma or surgery
- •Cervical radiculopathy (history or current radicular neck/arm pain)
- •Systemic conditions: diabetes mellitus, inflammatory rheumatic disease, familial hyperlipidemia, malignancy, or fibromyalgia
- •Known neurological or psychiatric disorders
结局指标
主要结局
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
时间窗: At baseline
Fremantle Neck Awareness Questionnaire (FreNAQ-Neck)
时间窗: At baseline
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Dilara Ekici Zincirci
Medical Doctor
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization