Status:
UNKNOWN
Cervical Stairstep and Effects on Range of Motion (ROM)
Lead Sponsor:
Logan College of Chiropractic
Conditions:
Range of Motion, Articular
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Observe the effects of Cervical Stairstep on Cervical Spine Range of Motion
Detailed Description
The cervical spine can be affected in a number of ways due to its vulnerability to injury. These injuries can result from poor posture, sports or occupation and can lead to degenerative changes. Cervi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- students and faculty between ages 18 and 50
Exclusion
- current neck pain (as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and utilizing Jackson's and maximal foraminal compression tests to assess for radiating symptoms)
- severe recent head trauma
- acute exacerbations within the past 3 months
- known cervical disc problems
- surgical fusions within the cervical spine
- highly acute symptoms
- a positive valsalva test
- seizure disorder
- analgesics
- muscle relaxants
- medications with effects on the musculoskeletal system
- chiropractic manipulation within 48 hours of the study
- Other exclusions can be made based on investigator judgment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00741000
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
August 25 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Logan University, College of Chiropractic
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63017