Cervical Spine Focused Treatment for Patients With Persistent Concussion Symptoms and Neck Pain (NCT06616272) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Cervical Spine Focused Treatment for Patients With Persistent Concussion Symptoms and Neck Pain
Stopped: We ran into structural and workflow barriers in the concussion center, hence decided to stop enrollment
United States, Ireland, United Kingdom2 participantsStarted 2025-08-28
Plain-language summary
Assess the feasibility of recruiting, enrolling and randomizing patients with concussion symptoms and neck pain to receive manual therapy and cervical rehabilitative exercises in addition to standard concussion treatment.
In the usual care workflow provided at the participating concussion clinic, cervical spine rehab is not typically introduced until after week 4. The rationale is that neck pain is often a self-limiting condition that may resolve spontaneously, without the need for specific cervical spine rehab.
This study is chiefly focused on feasibility aims that revolve around developing changes to barriers in workflow issues at the participating concussion clinic, that would allow for earlier introduction of cervical spine rehab.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed concussion
* Patient endorses neck pain OR difficulty moving their neck (moderate or severe; score of 2 or 3 for items 16 and 25 from concussion CP screen)
* Willingness to be randomized
* 8-90 days post injury
* English Speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous concussion within the past 6 months
* Prior history of ischemic/vascular events
* Previous treatment for current symptoms
* Prior treatment for neck pain/headaches in the past year
* Workers' compensation claim and/or litigation associated with injury
* Diagnosed substance use disorder
* Prior cervical spine surgery
* Prior fracture and or dislocation/subluxation of the cervical spine
* Diagnosed inflammatory arthritis
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.