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NCT Number: NCT06871865

The Effects of Oculomotor Training on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, Joint Position Sense, Endurance, and Balance in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oculomotor training on pain, cervical range of motion, joint position sense, endurance and balance in individuals with mechanical neck pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Mechanical Neck Pain

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, 67100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with mechanical neck pain
  • Neck pain lasting longer than 3 weeks
  • Individuals aged 18-50 years
  • Score of 5 or higher on the Neck Disability Index

Exclusion criteria

  • Having received physical therapy in the last 6 months
  • Presence of congenital anomaly on cervical radiography
  • Neurological deficit detected in physical examination
  • Diagnosis of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
  • Diagnosis of vestibular disease
  • Presence of a rheumatic disease
  • Presence of structural scoliosis
  • History of spinal surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Malignancy
  • Eye disease/strabismus other than refractive errors
  • Active use of anti-inflammatory medication
  • Any mental condition that may prevent adherence to exercises

Treatment and study plan

Oculomotor Exercises

Other

Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve eye movement control, coordination, and visual tracking.

Posture Exercises

Other

Postural exercises help strengthen core muscles, improve alignment, and enhance stability. They are essential for maintaining proper posture, preventing pain, and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal imbalances.

Neck Stretching and Strengthing Exercises

Other

Neck stretching and strengthening exercises help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and enhance muscle support for the cervical spine. They are beneficial for relieving neck pain, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

  2. Craniovertebral Angle

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

  3. Cervical ROM

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Flexion, extension, lert-right rotation, left-right lateral flexion will be measured.

  4. Craniocervical Flexion Test

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Endurance of the deep cervical flexor muscles will be measured.

  5. Y Balance Test

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

    Y Bavlance Test will be applied to test the ability to reach of upper extremity.

  6. Beck Depression Inventory

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 18, 2025

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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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