Chronic Non-Specific Neck PainNCT07188701
Telerehabilitation Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
A study testing Telerehabilitation Exercise Program in people with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Telerehabilitation Exercise Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2025to 16 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
- -
Who cannot join
- Traumatic cervical injuries
- Tumoral conditions
- Cognitive impairments
- Receiving physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
- Presence of visual or hearing impairments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
İstanbul Gelişim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Istanbul, 34310
About this study
Official title: The Effect of an Exercise Program Applied Through Telerehabilitation on Pain, Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Individuals With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
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.
Read the detailed description
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
- Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Telerehabilitation Exercise Program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Telerehabilitation Exercise ProgramBehavioural
Also called Online Physiotherapy
- 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."
- 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."
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program | Experimental | 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 Receives: Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program |
| Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program | Active comparator | 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. Receives: Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity (VAS)
Change in pain intensity assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Neck Disability (NDI)
Change in functional disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Sleep Quality (PSQI)
Change in sleep quality assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DASS-21)
Change in psychological outcomes assessed by the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21). Subscale scores range from 0 to 42.
Measured: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Jul 2025
- Primary completion10 Aug 2025
- Study completion16 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic Non-Specific Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07188701
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IGU-FTR-DT-01
- Other IDs
- IGU-FTR-DT-01
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
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.
PubMed 38610217
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of an Exercise Program Applied Through Telerehabilitation on Pain, Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Individuals With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07188701
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IGU-FTR-DT-01
- Conditions
- Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise ProgramParticipants 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 |
| Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program | Active comparator | Behavioral: Telerehabilitation Exercise ProgramParticipants 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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
- -
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Traumatic cervical injuries
- Tumoral conditions
- Cognitive impairments
- Receiving physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months
- Presence of visual or hearing impairments
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Telerehabilitation Exercise ProgramAlso: Online Physiotherapy1. 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." | Behavioural | Active Comparator: Home Exercise Program, Experimental: Telerehabilitation Exercise Program |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Change in pain intensity assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
3 secondary outcomes
Neck Disability (NDI)
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Sleep Quality (PSQI)
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DASS-21)
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Sep 2025.
- Background: PubMed 38610217Valenza-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.
- Official website of Istanbul Gelişim University, the institution where the study is conducted.Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Telerehabilitation Exercise Program in people with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity (VAS) (time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07188701, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Sep 2025.