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NCT Number: NCT07447778

NECK DISABILITY AND WORK ROLE FUNCTIONING IN OFFICE WORKERS

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether neck-related disability predicts work role functioning in a non-clinical sample of office workers.

Office workers frequently experience neck discomfort and functional limitations due to prolonged sitting and computer use. However, the extent to which neck-related disability influences their ability to meet work role demands remains unclear.

Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing neck disability, perceived stress, general health status, and work role functioning. Demographic information will also be collected. No intervention will be applied.

The findings of this study may help clarify the relationship between neck-related disability and occupational functioning and contribute to the development of preventive strategies in office-based work environments.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Full-time office workers performing predominantly desk-based work Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form Individuals with sufficient proficiency in the Turkish language to understand and complete the questionnaires

Exclusion criteria

Illiterate individuals

Pregnant individuals

Individuals with acute infection

Individuals with malignant disease

Individuals who have undergone spinal surgery

Individuals with functional impairment due to neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disease

Individuals who decline participation in the study

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Neck Disability (NDI Score)

    Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

    Neck-related disability will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Higher scores indicate greater disability.

  2. Work Role Functioning

    Time frame: baseline

    Work role functioning will be assessed using the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire (WRFQ), a validated self-report instrument that evaluates the degree to which health problems interfere with meeting work demands. The questionnaire provides a total score reflecting overall work role functioning, with higher scores indicating better functioning.

  3. Perceived Stress (PSS Total Score)

    Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

    Perceived stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress.

  4. Health Status (NHP Section I Total Score)

    Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)

    Health status will be assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). Section I total score reflects perceived health problems across multiple domains; higher scores indicate worse perceived health status.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Gizem Soylu

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905380844943

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

NECK-RELATED DISABILITY AS A PREDICTOR OF WORK ROLE FUNCTIONING IN A NON-CLINICAL SAMPLE OF OFFICE WORKERS

Acronym: ND-WRF

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 3, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 3, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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