Factors Affecting Treatment Expectations in Chronic Neck Pain

KTO Karatay University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Neck Pain Chronic

Treatments: Other: no treatment, medication or intervention

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06946862

KaratayUBD2

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to determine which factors affect treatment expectations in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Full description

This study aims to investigate the factors that influence treatment expectations in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and a major public health issue that significantly affects quality of life and imposes economic burdens due to healthcare costs and productivity loss. It is considered the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide. Chronic neck pain is increasingly prevalent due to modern lifestyle factors, such as prolonged use of smartphones and computers, and is most often classified as nonspecific, mechanical, or postural in origin.

Numerous biopsychosocial factors have been associated with the onset and persistence of neck pain, including age, gender, occupation, duration of sitting or sedentary work, smoking, stress, anxiety, depression, personality traits, emotional state, and levels of physical activity.

Treatment expectations are a key determinant of treatment response and clinical outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. Positive expectations have been shown to enhance treatment effects, while negative expectations (nocebo effects) may worsen outcomes. Understanding these expectations may aid in tailoring treatment approaches and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers.

This study will evaluate demographic, psychological, and behavioral factors that may influence the treatment expectations of patients with chronic neck pain. The findings may contribute to improving treatment planning, patient education, and shared decision-making in clinical practice.

Enrollment: 100 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Having been diagnosed with chronic neck pain by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
• Being between 18 and 80 years of age
• Signing a consent form after receiving verbal information

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of instability in the neck joints
• Trauma within the last year
• Advanced osteoporosis
• Previous neck surgery
• Physical therapy within the last 6 months
• Neurological findings or radiculopathy

Trial design

100 participants in 1 patient group

Cohort1-Chronic Neck Pain Group

Description:

Participants in this cohort are adults diagnosed with chronic neck pain lasting longer than three months. They may experience nonspecific mechanical or postural neck pain without any specific underlying pathology. Individuals with chronic neck pain of varying severity levels who meet the inclusion criteria are included in this group.

Treatment:

Other: no treatment, medication or intervention