Evaluating the Impact of a New Complement to Physiotherapy Intervention for Positional Torticolli… (NCT00879450) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Evaluating the Impact of a New Complement to Physiotherapy Intervention for Positional Torticollis in Infants
Stopped: Clinical department where study was held was unable to continue collaboration
Canada160 participantsStarted 2009-05
Plain-language summary
Children with a torticollis are usually referred for physiotherapy where they are evaluated, and given exercises as well as education to treat the condition. This study is being done in order to compare 2 methods of sharing information with parents of children with torticollis.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged newborn to 6 months at initial visit in physiotherapy,
* A diagnosis of PT made by a physician,
* At least 37 weeks of gestational age at delivery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Congenital muscular torticollis with fibrosis (confirmed diagnosis): because this is a rare condition that has a different rate of recovery,
* Presence of craniosynostosis (confirmed diagnosis made by a neurosurgeon),
* APGAR score of less than 7 at 5 minutes,
* Prescription of a Tubular Orthosis for Torticollis (TOT) collar or Botox intervention for the torticollis,
* Confirmed diagnosis of syndrome or neurological condition.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Neck range of motion measurements
Timeframe: 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00879450
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre