Unsupported Upper Extremity Exercise Test in Chronic Neck Pain

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

Detailed Description
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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.

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

Conditions
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Neck Pain, Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Performance Tests


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| UULEX Test Group<br>Patients with chronic neck pain | Other: Performance Tests<br>* 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.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Functional capacity test | Unsupported Upper Limb Exercise Test | 15 minutes- Change from baseline values at 1 week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Functional capacity test | Six minute pegboard ring test | 6 minutes (single application) | 
| Upper extremity endurance test | 30 Second Push Up Test | 30 seconds (single application) | 
| Disability Level | Neck Disability Index: Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating higher disability | 15 minutes (single application) | 
| Upper Extremity Function | Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand Injury Questionnaire: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher disability | 15 minutes (single application) | 
| Severity of Pain | Visual analog Scale:Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher pain severity | 3 minutes (single application) | 
| Postural Assessment | New York Posture Rating Chart :Scores range from 13 to 65, with higher scores indicating better posture | 10 minutes (single application) | 
| Quality of Life Assessment | Short Form-30 Health Survey: Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life | 15 minutes | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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chronic neck pain, upper extremity test, validity, reliability