Validation of CPR for Manipulation for Neck Pain
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Cervicalgia
In brief
The purpose of this study is to see if a recently developed clinical prediction rule (CPR) will successfully identify which patients with neck pain will respond rapidly and favorably to manipulation of their cervical spine.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02287337
- Run by
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- People needed
- 86
- Starts
- 2015-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-08-26
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-10-22
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Primary complaint of mechanical neck pain with or without unilateral upper extremity symptoms (mechanical neck pain is defined as neck pain/ symptoms that are altered/ affected by activity, movement and posture)
- NDI score at least 10 points out of 50.
You may not qualify if…
- Red flags noted in the patient's Neck Medical Screening Questionnaire (i.e. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, etc.)
- History of whiplash injury within the past six weeks
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis or bilateral upper extremity symptoms
- Evidence of central nervous system involvement, to include hyperreflexia, sensory disturbances in the hand, intrinsic muscle wasting of the hands, unsteadiness during walking, nystagmus, loss of visual acuity, impaired sensation of the face, altered taste, the presence of pathological reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's and/or Babinski reflexes), etc.
- Two or more positive neurologic signs consistent with nerve root compression, including any two of the following: a. Muscle weakness involving a major muscle group of the upper extremity b. Diminished upper extremity muscle stretch reflex (biceps brachii, Brachioradialis, or triceps reflex) c. Diminished or absent sensation to pinprick in any upper extremity dermatome
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Pending legal action regarding their neck pain
- Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
Where it is running
- University of Nevada Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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