Status:
COMPLETED
Randomized Controlled Trial of Chiropractic Manipulation Versus Medical Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborating Sponsors:
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER)
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether chiropractic manipulation or medical therapy is effective in the treatment of chronic neck pain.
Detailed Description
Neck pain is a common complaint, approximately 10% of the population have neck pain. Many modalities are used to treat neck pain, but no therapy has been found to be clearly superior. We conducted a r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Neck pain for more than 3 months
Exclusion
- Cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- Contraindications to cervical manipulation: metastatic cancer, coagulation disorder, cervical spine abnormalities, neuromuscular disease
- Medical contraindications: uncontrolled hypertension, active coronary artery disease, history of cerebral vascular disease, alcohol or drug dependency, acetaminophen allergy
- Active litigation involving neck pain
- Medical or Chiropractic treatment within the past 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1994
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00429624
Start Date
September 1 1994
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
February 5 2013
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University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80262