Status:

TERMINATED

Validation of CPR for Manipulation for Neck Pain

Lead Sponsor:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Conditions:

Cervicalgia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a recently developed clinical prediction rule (CPR) will successfully identify which patients with neck pain will respond rapidly and favorably to manipulation o...

Detailed Description

Consenting patients with a primary complaint of neck pain will be screened for contraindications to cervical spine manipulation and if eligible to participate in the study, will undergo a detailed sub...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primary complaint of mechanical neck pain with or without unilateral upper extremity symptoms (mechanical neck pain is defined as neck pain/ symptoms that are altered/ affected by activity, movement and posture)
  • NDI score at least 10 points out of 50.

Exclusion

  • Red flags noted in the patient's Neck Medical Screening Questionnaire (i.e. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use, etc.)
  • History of whiplash injury within the past six weeks
  • Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis or 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, the presence of pathological reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's and/or Babinski reflexes), etc.
  • Two or more positive neurologic signs consistent with nerve root compression, including any two of the following: a. Muscle weakness involving a major muscle group of the upper extremity b. Diminished upper extremity muscle stretch reflex (biceps brachii, Brachioradialis, or triceps reflex) c. Diminished or absent sensation to pinprick in any upper extremity dermatome
  • Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
  • Pending legal action regarding their neck pain
  • Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
  • Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 26 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

86 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02287337

Start Date

September 1 2015

End Date

August 26 2017

Last Update

October 22 2019

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University of Nevada Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89178