Comparison of Two Spinal Manipulation Treatments in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain (NCT04268667) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Two Spinal Manipulation Treatments in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
Spain186 participantsStarted 2023-02-06
Plain-language summary
There is enough evidence to suggest that the spinal manipulation of the upper cervical spine and cervicothoracic spine are effective in decreasing neck pain. Therefore, the purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of an isolated application of upper cervical spine thrust joint manipulation with the application of a full combination of cervical, cervico-thoracic and thoracic spine thrust joint manipulation on neck pain, disability and cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Symptom persistence for more than 12 weeks.
* Age from 18 to 55 years.
* Localized pain in the cervical spine.
* Symptoms are caused by cervical movement or sustained postures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stage acute of symptoms.
* Any contraindication to cervical spinal manipulation (fracture, osteoporosis, joint infections or vertebrobasilar insufficiency).
* Patients with previous neck trauma or cervical spine surgery.
* Patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy.
* Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
* Have been treated with manual therapy in the last 3 months.
* Receiving other treatment during the course of the study.
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
Change in neck pain at rest: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (0-10)
Timeframe: Baseline and 7 days post-treatment
2
Change in neck disability: Neck Disability Index (0-50)