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The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
University of Florida
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of Florida
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01168986
First received: July 22, 2010
Last updated: May 11, 2016
Last verified: May 2016
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Purpose
This study is comparing the effectiveness of a mechanical manual therapy device to a specific exercise to no treatment in individuals experiencing neck pain. We are interested in the effects of the interventions on neck pain, disability related to neck pain, and pain sensitivity.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Pain | Other: Pulstar Multiple Impulse Therapy Other: Exercise | Phase 1 Phase 2 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain |
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Further study details as provided by University of Florida:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- 2 Week Change in Pain Score on a Numeric Rating Scale [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]a 101 point numeric rating scale of neck pain with 0 indicating no pain at all and 100 indicating the worst pain imaginable
- 2 Week Change in Disability on the Neck Disability Index [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]A functional questionnaire (the neck disability index) to assess self report of disability related to neck pain. The neck disability index is a 10 item questionnaire assessing neck pain related disability. Items are scored from 0 to 5 with the total score doubled resulting in a final score from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived disability.
- Immediate Change in Pain Sensitivity Using a Numeric Pain Rating Scale [ Time Frame: Immediate within session change pre to post intervention ]Participants rated the pain associated with a standardized (51 degrees Celsius) thermal stimulus applied to the plantar surface of their dominant foot using a 0 to 100 numeric pain rating scale with 0 indicating no pain at all and 100 indicating the most intense pain sensation imaginable.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change From Baseline in Neck Extension Range of Motion at 2 Weeks [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]change in neck extension range of motion over a 2 week period
| Enrollment: | 62 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2009 |
| Study Completion Date: | May 2015 |
| Primary Completion Date: | May 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Active Comparator: Pulstar Multiple Impulse Therapy
Use of the PulStar Multiple Impulse Therapy (Sense Technology). A mechanical manual therapy device.
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Other: Pulstar Multiple Impulse Therapy
Use of the PulStar Multiple Impulse Therapy (Sense Technology). A mechanical manual therapy device.
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Active Comparator: Exercise
Participants perform an exercise to strengthen the deep neck flexors
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Other: Exercise
Participants perform an exercise to strengthen the deep neck flexors
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No Intervention: No intervention
Participants receive/perform no intervention
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years (Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- currently experiencing neck pain which does not extend below the elbow
- pain at least 4/10 over the past 24 hours
- appropriate for conservative management of neck pain
- english speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- surgery to the neck within the past 6 months
- systemic problem know to affect sensation
- other chronic pain condition other than neck pain
- neck pain as the result of trauma such as whiplash
- neck pain as the result of a fracture
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01168986
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01168986
Locations
| United States, Florida | |
| University of Florida | |
| Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Florida
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Joel E Bialosky, PhD | University of Florida |
More Information
| Responsible Party: | University of Florida |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01168986 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
340-2009 340-2009 ( Other Identifier: University of Florida ) |
| Study First Received: | July 22, 2010 |
| Results First Received: | January 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated: | May 11, 2016 |
Keywords provided by University of Florida:
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neck pain manual therapy exercise |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Neck Pain Pain Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 23, 2017