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NCT Number: NCT04937985

Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test in Chronic Neck Pain

The aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Patients with neck pain lasting at least 3 months will be included in the study. It is planned to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of the UULEX test in that patient groups.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

İlknur Naz Gürşan

Izmir, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Persons with chronic neck pain may limit the functional use of their upper extremities. It is recommended to determine appropriate upper extremity measurement methods in patients with chronic neck pain. Therefore the aim of this study was to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey were used to evaluate the validity of the test. For test-retest reliability, the unsupported upper extremity test was repeated 1 week later by the same investigator.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-65 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of additional disease affecting upper extremity and hand functions (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, impingement syndrome,thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral and medial epicondylitis, hand osteoarthritis, etc.),
  • having undergone upper extremity or cervical region surgery
  • cervical radiculopathy, rheumatic disease, presence of neurological symptoms
  • According to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), neck pain intensity in activity is less than 3,
  • Acute or chronic respiratory illness
  • Cardiac disease
  • Problem recognizing verbal commands
  • Pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Performance Tests

Other

Performance tests consist of Six Minute Pegboard Ring Test, 30-Second Push-Up Test and Arm, Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire (DASH), Neck Disability Index, New York Posture Rating Chart and Short Form-36 Health Survey.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional capacity test

    Time frame: 15 minutes- Change from baseline values at 1 week

    Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional capacity test

    Time frame: 6 minutes (single application)

    Six minute pegboard ring test

  2. Upper extremity endurance test

    Time frame: 30 seconds (single application)

    30 Second Push Up Test

  3. Disability Level

    Time frame: 15 minutes (single application)

    Neck Disability Index: Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating higher disability

  4. Upper Extremity Function

    Time frame: 15 minutes (single application)

    Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher disability

  5. Severity of Pain

    Time frame: 3 minutes (single application)

    Visual analog Scale:Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher pain severity

  6. Postural Assessment

    Time frame: 10 minutes (single application)

    New York Posture Rating Chart :Scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better posture

  7. Quality of Life Assessment

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Short Form-30 Health Survey: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Katip Celebi University

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Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 24, 2021
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2021

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