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SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020

Risk factors for non-specific neck pain in young adults. A systematic review.

Henriette Jahre, Margreth Grotle, Kaja Smedbråten, Kate M Dunn, Britt Elin Øiestad

5 registry-linked trialsOpen access · goldAbstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 5 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 59 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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59citing papers in PubMed, 7 pooled it
10.2field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05262062 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2021, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition, Muscle Energy and Strain Counter Strain Techniques in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain.

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2021 to 2022Enrolled51ConditionsNeck PainArmsStrain Counter Strain Technique, Muscle Energy Technique,, Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique
NCT05391997 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Cervical Extension Traction Exercises With and Without Modified Cervical and Shoulder Retraction Exercises on Pain, Disability and Cobb's Angle in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled22ConditionsNeck PainArmsModified Cervical and Shoulder Retraction exercises, Cervical Extension Traction exercises
NCT06794528 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

A Randomized Two-Arm Clinical Trial, Fixed-Assignment Study on Adherence to Therapeutic Exercise in Cervical Rehabilitation Using A Serious Game In Mobile Devices

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversitat de les Illes BalearsRan2025 to 2025Enrolled60ConditionsNeck PainArmsRehbeCa mobile application, Home exercise program
NCT06849323 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Su Jok Therapy with Massage and Seed Method on Neck Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorAntalya Bilim UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled27ConditionsPain, Alternative Medicine, NeckArmsSujok therapy
NCT07321054 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Cervical Stabilization and Isometric Neck Exercises on Pain, Disability, Quality of Life and Kinesiophobia in Eyeglass Wearers With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorIbadat International University, IslamabadRan2025 to 2025Enrolled62ConditionsNeck Pain, Exercise Therapy, Isometric Exercise, EyeglassesArmsCervical Stabilization Exercises, Isometric Neck Exercises
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

59 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 151 citations in OpenAlex.

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  20. Association among clinical severity indicators, psychological health status and elastic properties of neck muscles in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Henriette JahreDepartment of Physiotherapy, Oslo Metropolitan University, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, 0130, Oslo, Norway. henriett@oslomet.no.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0473-002X
Margreth GrotleDepartment of Physiotherapy, Oslo Metropolitan University, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, 0130, Oslo, Norway.
Kaja SmedbråtenDepartment of Physiotherapy, Oslo Metropolitan University, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, 0130, Oslo, Norway.
Kate M DunnPrimary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK.
Britt Elin ØiestadDepartment of Physiotherapy, Oslo Metropolitan University, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, 0130, Oslo, Norway.
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University · NOArthritis UK · GBOslo University Hospital · NO

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundYoung adulthood is a sensitive period of life where development of musculoskeletal neck pain may be established and impact future health. The objective of this systematic review was to investigate risk factors for non-specific neck pain in young adults.

methodsSystematic searches were conducted in six databases in September 2019. Prospective cohorts and registry studies including participants in whom the risk factor or the outcome (neck pain) was registered in the ages 18-29 years old were included. The Quality in Prognosis Studies tool was used for quality assessment. A modification of the Grading of Recommendations Assessments, Development and Evaluation was used to assess the overall quality of the evidence. Potential risk factors investigated in more than one study were summarised.

resultsSearches yielded 4527 articles, of which six matched the eligibility criteria. Fifty-six potential risk factors were investigated in the six studies, covering a broad range of domains. Five risk factors were investigated in more than one study (female sex, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, duration of computer use and perceived stress). Physical activity and BMI showed no association with neck pain, and inconsistent results were found for female sex, duration of daily computer use and perceived stress. Risk of bias was moderate or high in all studies, and the overall quality of evidence was very low.

conclusionThe studies included many potential risk factors, but none of them showed consistent associations with neck pain. There is a paucity of high-quality studies investigating risk factors for neck pain in young adults.

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HumansNeck PainPain MeasurementRisk FactorsYoung AdultNeck painRisk factorsSystematic reviewYoung adult

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PMID32517732
PMCPMC7285427
OpenAlexW3033785922

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