Comparison of Two Thoracic Manipulation Techniques to Improve Neck Pain
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Conditions studied: Neck Pain
In brief
This study is designed to compare the short-term effects of two different thoracic spine thrust manipulation techniques on neck range-of-motion, pain, and self-reported disability in people with neck pain. The null hypothesis is that there will be no differences between the two manipulation techniques for short-term effects on neck range-of-motion, pain, and self-reported disability in people with neck pain.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02245425
- Run by
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
- People needed
- 21
- Starts
- 2014-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-07-08
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-11-09
Who can join
Age: 22 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Between 22 and 50 years of age
- Primary complaint of neck pain with or without symptoms that spread down into one arm
- Overall rating of neck pain intensity is at least 3/10; the overall rating is the overall average of the participant's rating of current, least, and worst pain experienced over the previous 24 hours on separate numeric pain rating scales where 0 corresponds to "no pain" and 10 corresponds to "worst pain possible".
- Neck Disability Index (NDI) score > 10 points (measure of self-reported disability with a 0 to 50 point scale where higher scores indicate higher levels of disability).
- Proficient in speaking and reading English to complete outcome questionnaires
You may not qualify if…
- Neck pain related to a motor vehicle accident or other trauma within the previous 6 weeks
- Neck pain that spreads down into both arms
- Low back pain or thoracic origin of pain
- Nerve root involvement; defined as the presence of two or more neurological findings (e.g. decreased strength, diminished deep tendon reflex, or decreased sensation) at the same nerve root level
- Diagnosis of cervical spine stenosis (narrowing of the central canal that contains the spinal cord)
- History of spinal tumors, spinal infection, cervical spine fracture, or previous neck surgery
- Pending legal action related to current episode of neck pain
- Contraindications to thoracic spine thrust manipulation
- serious pathologies or conditions (tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, history of prolonged steroid use)
- hyperreflexia
- unsteadiness during gait
- Nystagmus
- Loss of visual acuity
- Impaired sensation of the face
- Altered taste
- The presence of pathological reflexes
- pregnancy or considering pregnancy
Where it is running
- A.T. Still University — Mesa, Arizona, United States
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