Thrust Manipulation vs. Non-thrust Mobilizations for Mechanical Neck Pain
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Neck Pain
In brief
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the use of thrust manipulation to non-thrust mobilizations for mechanical neck pain when they are applied to both the cervical and thoracic spine. Both of these techniques have been compared in previous trials but a pragmatic approach will be employed as well as controlling for clinical equipoise.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02619500
- Run by
- Youngstown State University
- People needed
- 136
- Starts
- 2016-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-02-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Chief complaint of neck pain. (Non-specific neck pain with a primary location between the superior nuchal line and the first thoracic spinous process)
- Age >18
- A minimum Neck Disability Index (NDI) score ≥ 20%
You may not qualify if…
- Contraindications to OMT including; malignancy, myelopathy, fracture, metabolic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, long-term corticosteroid use.
- Nerve root compression diagnosed as having at least 2 of the following:
- Upper extremity muscle weakness within a specific cervical/thoracic myotome
- Diminished deep tendon reflexes of the biceps brachii, brachioradialis, or triceps muscle.
- Diminished sensation to light touch or pinprick in a specific upper extremity dermatome.
- History of neck or thoracic spine surgery
- Neck pain of <2 on the NPRS
- Currently receiving other forms of conservative care and unwilling to stop for the duration of their participation in the study.
- Any pending litigation related to their neck pain
- Therapist is unable to elicit the chief complaint with passive accessory intervertebral movements (PAIVM).
Where it is running
- Youngstown state university — Youngstown, Ohio, United States (enrolling)
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