Chronic non-specific neck pain
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Visuomotor Head-Tracking Training - Group 1
After randomization, office employees with chronic non-specific neck pain undergo a visuomotor head-tracking training program.
The participants co
Sponsors
Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit und Sport (DHGS)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Office and administrative employees who regularly work in front of a computer screen Age between 18 and 65 years Chronic non-specific neck pain lasting for at least three months Non-specific neck pain occurring on the majority of days during the previous month (= 50% of days); participation is also possible if no acute pain is present on the day of the baseline assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe visual or hearing impairments Serious medical conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatic diseases, neurological or vestibular disorders, or other chronic underlying diseases*) Ankle sprain (inversion/supination injury) within the past three months Radiculopathies (disorders or damage affecting nerve roots) Previous surgery, fractures, spinal infections, or myelopathy of the cervical spine (spinal cord damage) Acute injuries or instability of the ankle or knee joint Severe balance disorders (e.g., due to neurological conditions or dizziness) Severe osteoarthritis of the ankle or knee joint preventing participation in balance training *Chronic underlying diseases refer to conditions that may have a significant impact on the participant’s general health status, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, or epilepsy. Failure to meet the minimum adherence requirement of completing at least 10 out of the 12 scheduled training sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity is assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up, as well as immediately before and after each intervention session. Functional disability related to neck pain is assessed using the Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD-d) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Cervical joint position sense (CJPS), reflecting cervical sensorimotor function, is assessed using the head repositioning accuracy method according to Revel et al. (1991) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Pain pressure threshold (PPT), representing mechanical pain sensitivity in response to a pressure stimulus, is assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up . Depressive symptoms and mood are assessed using the General Depression Scale (ADS-K) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Balance ability (postural control) under different sensory conditions is assessed using the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance (mCTSIB). In addition, trunk sway (SWAY) is quantified as an objective measure of postural stability using a smartphone-based inertial sensor application (phyphox) at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. Subjective perceived exertion is assessed using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale (6–20) after each intervention session. Additional information, including work-related and daily life factors, health and lifestyle characteristics, pain duration and course, and pain quality, is collected using a general participant questionnaire at baseline. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactFabian Sauter
Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit und Sport
Outcome results
None listed