Kinematic Cervical Rotation Performance in Neck Pain Patients is Improved After Cervical Treatment (NCT04407637) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Kinematic Cervical Rotation Performance in Neck Pain Patients is Improved After Cervical Treatment
Belgium42 participantsStarted 2019-01-05
Plain-language summary
A longitudinal study is designed to assess the influence of acute non-specific neck pain on kinematic parameters during a fast-head axial rotation task standardized with the DidRen laser test device. First, the investigators will compare kinematic parameters between patients and healthy control. Second, the investigators will assess whether neck upper or lower pain location influenced kinematic parameters. Finally, the investigators will examine the short-term effect of passive cervical mobilizations in patients on these kinematic variables.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients: Inclusion criteria were acute (\<3months) non-specific neck pain with a neck disability index (NDI) \> 8% and a Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) \>3.
* Healthy control participants were included if they reported a NDI \< 8% and a NPRS =0. They were excluded if they reported neck pain during the last year, radiating symptoms in the shoulder or arm regions, or headache. Participants with a history of neck trauma or in treatment for spinal disorders or reporting pain during the manual assessment were excluded as well.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients were excluded if they reported any of the following: a history of neck surgery, dizziness caused by neck or head movements and cervical radiculopathy diagnosed by a physician.
* Healthy: They were excluded if they reported neck pain during the last year, radiating symptoms in the shoulder or arm regions, or headache. Participants with a history of neck trauma or in treatment for spinal disorders or reporting pain during the manual assessment were excluded as well.
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What they're measuring
1
Change of head rotational speed (in °s-1)
Timeframe: T0: Before treatment; T1: after 6 weeks
2
Change of head rotational acceleration (in °s-2)
Timeframe: T0: Before treatment; T1: after 6 weeks
3
Change of head angular displacement (in °)
Timeframe: T0: Before treatment; T1: after 6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04407637
SponsorCliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain