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NCT Number: NCT06012773

Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

In our study, posture in desk workers; it aims to evaluate the relationship between cervical range of motion, proprioception, muscle stiffness, posture and pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Work-Related Condition Musculoskeletal Health 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

SANKO University

Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

One hundred twelve participants were included in the study.

Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device, and muscle stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device. Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index.

Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteer individuals aged 18-65
  • Individuals using a computer in a sitting position at a desk

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals who have had serious traumatic injuries to the head, neck and shoulder area
  • Individuals who have undergone any surgery on the head, neck and shoulder region
  • Individuals with any anomaly in the head, neck and shoulder region

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. neck proprioception

    Time frame: 20 months

    Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.

  2. Neck region muscle stiffness

    Time frame: 20 months

    stiffness of head and neck muscles stiffness was evaluated with myotonometer device.

  3. Neck posture

    Time frame: 20 months

    Posture was evaluated with Posture Screen mobile application.

  4. Cervical range of motion

    Time frame: 20 months

    Cervical range of motion and cervical proprioception were evaluated with a cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Head and neck pain

    Time frame: 20 months

    Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale, and Migraine disability assessment scale (MIDAS) and Neck disability index.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pınar Kuyulu

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Relationship Between Neck Posture and Stiffness of Head and Neck Muscles, Pain and Proprioception in Desk Workers

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 25, 2023
Registry last updated
Aug 6, 2025

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