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NCT Number: NCT07188701

Telerehabilitation Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain

This study examined whether a 6-week telerehabilitation exercise program could reduce pain and improve daily functioning in people with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants were adults aged 18-65 who had neck pain for at least 3 months. The program included guided physiotherapy-based exercises delivered online using video calls. Outcomes measured included pain intensity, disability, mood, and sleep quality. The goal was to evaluate if telerehabilitation is an effective and safe method for managing chronic neck pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

İstanbul Gelişim University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Istanbul, 34310, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Chronic non-specific neck pain is a common condition that negatively affects quality of life and daily functioning. Conventional rehabilitation programs often require face-to-face sessions, which may be limited by access barriers. Telerehabilitation offers a practical alternative by providing physiotherapy interventions remotely through online platforms.

This study investigated the effects of a 6-week telerehabilitation-based exercise program on individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain. Participants were randomly assigned to groups and received structured exercise sessions guided by a physiotherapist via video calls. Primary outcome was pain intensity measured with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI), mood and psychological well-being assessed with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-21) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), and sleep quality measured with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

The objective was to evaluate whether telerehabilitation exercises can reduce pain and disability, and improve psychological health and sleep quality, providing evidence for its effectiveness as a non-invasive and accessible management strategy for neck pain.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Aged 18-55 years

History of neck pain lasting at least 3 months

Willingness to participate in the study

Having an active internet connection and access to a tablet or computer at home

Ability to read and write in Turkish

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Exclusion criteria

  • Traumatic cervical injuries

Tumoral conditions

Cognitive impairments

Receiving physiotherapy for neck pain within the last 6 months

Presence of visual or hearing impairments

Treatment and study plan

Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Behavioral
  • Telerehabilitation Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week structured telerehabilitation exercise program delivered via Zoom under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Sessions were conducted 4 days per week, approximately 20-30 minutes each. Exercises focused on posture correction, cervical stabilization, mobility, and pain management strategies."

  • Home Exercise Program

Intervention Description:

"A 6-week home exercise program for chronic non-specific neck pain. Exercises were demonstrated once weekly via Zoom by a physiotherapist, and participants performed them independently at home on the remaining days. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and included stretching, strengthening, and posture training."

Other names: Online Physiotherapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity (VAS)

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

    Change in pain intensity assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neck Disability (NDI)

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

    Change in functional disability assessed by the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

  2. Sleep Quality (PSQI)

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

    Change in sleep quality assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

  3. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DASS-21)

    Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention

    Change in psychological outcomes assessed by the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21). Subscale scores range from 0 to 42.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Gelisim University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of an Exercise Program Applied Through Telerehabilitation on Pain, Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Individuals With Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 23, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 23, 2025

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