The purpose of the Manual Cervical Distraction: Measuring Chiropractic Delivery for Neck Pain Clinical Trial is to examine the patient-centered clinical and biomechanical outcomes, doctor treatment delivery, and believability characteristics of a commonly used chiropractic procedure for the treatment of neck- or neck-related arm pain or disability.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age 18 to 70 years (inclusive).
* Mechanical neck pain or neck-related upper extremity pain lasting at least 4 weeks duration.
* Mechanical neck pain or neck-related upper extremity pain classified as Quebec Task Force (QTF) 2-4.
* Naïve to flexion-distraction manual therapy procedures to cervical area.
* Average neck pain in the past 24 hours rated between 3 and 7 on a 0-10 Pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) at Phone Screen and Baseline 1 Interview.
* Signed Informed Consent Document.
Exclusion Criteria
* Doctor of chiropractic or current or former chiropractic student.
* Average neck pain in past 24 hours rated 0-2 or 8-10 on a 0-10 Pain NRS at Phone Screen and Baseline 1 Interview.
* Neck pain from other than somatic tissues as determined by history and clinical examination.
* Surgery to cervical-thoracic area within the past 6 months.
* Recent fracture in the cervico-thoracic spine or ribs within the past 8 weeks.
* Injections for pain in neck, shoulders, arms or hands in the past 4 weeks.
* Neck pain classified as QTF 1, 5-11.
* Unwillingness to postpone use of all types of manual treatment for neck pain, except those provided in the study for the duration of the study.
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with study protocols.
* Bone or joint pathologies representing a contraindication to study procedures.
* Any single or multisegmental fusion (surgical or congenital) of the 1st through the 7th cervical vertebrae.
* Other safety concerns as dete…
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.