Status:
RECRUITING
Dual-Task Effects on Gait in Nonspecific Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Yuksek Ihtisas University
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Gait
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of motor and cognitive dual-task conditions on gait variability and gait symmetry in individuals with NSNP, compared with healthy controls. This cross-se...
Detailed Description
Each participant will complete three walking conditions: Single-task walking (walking at a self-selected pace), Motor dual-task walking (walking while carrying a tray with a glass of water), and Cogn...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- for NSNP group:
- Adults aged 18-60 years
- History of nonspecific neck pain lasting at least 3 months
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥10
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
- for the Healthy Control group
- Adults aged 18-60 years
- No history of neck pain or musculoskeletal/neurological/systemic disorders
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion
- (applies to both groups):
- Previous spinal surgery
- History of traumatic cervical injury
- Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc herniation
- Presence of any neurological or systemic disease
- Musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait performance
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions interfering with test participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07158281
Start Date
June 1 2025
End Date
November 1 2025
Last Update
October 6 2025
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Yuksek Ihtisas University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)