NCT07005076

Tech-Assisted Exercise Training in Chronic Neck Pain

Investigation of the Effects of Technology-Assisted Exercises in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 59 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

Considering the complex nature of chronic pain, it is believed that integrating exercise approaches with technology may enhance the effectiveness of exercise programs, increase participation and its sustainability, support the continuity of overall health and functional outcomes, and have positive effects on behavior change. The light-based exercise set for measuring reaction time is frequently preferred in clinical settings. The device uses small, illuminated pods controlled by an application, providing visual cues that promote both physical and cognitive activity. The individual aims to deactivate the lit pods as quickly as possible. Due to its interactive and enjoyable nature, it is commonly used across a wide range of populations-from pediatric to geriatric-especially among athletes. Technology-focused approaches, compared to traditional exercise practices, are believed to positively influence patients' active participation in the treatment process through a more innovative and engaging experience.

Conditions

• Chronic Neck Pain
• Exercise Training Therapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Experimental Group	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2025-06-05
• Last updated: 2025-06-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)