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)