Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mobilization and Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare whether or not there is a difference in the effectiveness of upper back (thoracic spine) mobilizations versus manipulations used in a population of patients with mechanical ...
Detailed Description
Patients with mechanical neck pain who meet the study's inclusion criteria, who do not meet the study's exclusion criteria will be offered an opportunity to participate in this study. They will be iss...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary complaint of neck pain with duration of symptoms greater than 4 weeks
- Age between 18-60 years old
Exclusion
- Red flags from the medical neck screening questionnaire to include tumor, fracture, metabolic disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use.
- History of whiplash injury
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis
- 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, presence of pathological reflexes
- Two or more positive neurological signs consistent with nerve root compression to include muscle weakness involving a major muscle group of the upper extremity; diminished upper extremity muscle stretch reflex; diminished or absent sensation to pinprick in any upper extremity dermatome.
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Pending legal action regarding neck pain
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00128869
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
October 1 2007
Last Update
May 13 2008
Active Locations (4)
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1
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
San Diego, California, United States, 92123
2
Centennial Physical Therapy-Colorado Sport and Spine Centers
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80919
3
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02462
4
Groves Physical Therapy
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States, 55430