Status:
COMPLETED
The Value of Traction in the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Utah
59th Medical Wing
Conditions:
Radiculopathy
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of adding mechanical traction to standard physical therapy treatments for patients with neck and arm pain.
Detailed Description
Cervical traction is an intervention frequently recommended for the treatment of patients with neck pain. Systematic reviews have not endorsed the use of mechanical traction for patients with neck pai...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary complaint of neck pain with symptoms (pain and/or numbness) extending distal to the acromioclavicular joint or caudal to the superior border of the scapula (may be unilateral or bilateral).
- Age between 18-70 years old
- Neck Disability Score score \>10 points
Exclusion
- Red flags indicative of a serious or non-musculoskeletal condition (i.e. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, RA, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, etc.)
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis based on CT or MRI imaging
- Evidence of cervical myelopathy or central nervous system involvement, (e.g., hyperreflexia, intrinsic muscle wasting of the hands, unsteadiness during gait, nystagmus, loss of visual acuity, impaired sensation of the face, altered taste, presence of pathologic reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's or Babinski reflex).
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
86 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00979108
Start Date
July 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
November 17 2014
Active Locations (2)
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1
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States, 78235
2
Intermountain Healthcare, Rehab Agency
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84119