Tech-Assisted Exercise Training in Chronic Neck Pain
Investigation of the Effects of Technology-Assisted Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
42 participants
May 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- 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 Criteria9
- 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.
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Interventions
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.
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NCT07005076