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Neck Motion and Motor Control in Chronic Neck Pain and Associations With Clinical Symptoms
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborator:
University of Oslo
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01778036
First received: January 25, 2013
Last updated: March 23, 2017
Last verified: March 2017
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Purpose
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate if there is altered motor control of head and neck in chronic neck pain patients compared with healthy persons. In addition, associations between neck pain, motor control, disability and function, and clinical symptoms will be studied in patients following physiotherapy treatment in primary health care.
| Condition |
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| Neck Pain |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Neck Motion and Motor Control in Chronic Neck Pain and Associations With Clinical Symptoms |
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Further study details as provided by Norwegian University of Science and Technology:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Conjunct motion [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Describes the movement stiffness in active movements of the neck. Conjunct motion is movement in the two associated movement planes to the primary plane. For example,the amount of rotation and lateral flexion during neck flexion and extension. Measured by 3D Liberty device and with degrees as unit of measure.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- head motion smoothness [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Measured by a 3D Liberty device and with velocity(degrees/s)as unit of measure
- reposition accuracy [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Measured by 3D Liberty device and with degrees as unit of measure
- postural sway. [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Measured by 3D Liberty device and trunk sway as a unit of measure
- Head stabilization [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Measured by 3D Liberty device and with velocity (degrees/second) as unit of measure
- pain [ Time Frame: up to 24 weeks ]a numerical pain rating scale will be used to measure neck pain.
- Head motion accuracy [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]Head motion accuracy will be measured by a 3D Liberty device and centimeter will be used as a unit of measure
Other Outcome Measures:
- Neck disability and function [ Time Frame: up to 24 weeks ]Neck Disability Index and patient specific functional scale(Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Pain Catastrophizing Scale and Pain Self Efficacy Scale)
| Enrollment: | 84 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | January 2013 |
| Study Completion Date: | August 2014 |
| Primary Completion Date: | August 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts |
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Neck pain patients following physiotherapy treatment
Neck pain patients will follow physiotherapy treatment in primary health care.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 67 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
Neck pain patients referred to physiotherapy treatment in primary health care
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Idiopathic neck pain with duration >2 weeks
- Normal or corrected vision
- Pain at or above 3 on Numeric Rating Scale, with "low pain" defined as 3-4 and "high pain" as 5 or higher.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Systemic or diagnosed chronic disease, including diabetes, stroke and neurological diseases, that may influence motor control and neck pain or ability to perform tests
- positive spurling test for neurological radiating arm pain
- pregnancy
- whiplash
- insufficient comprehension of Norwegian language
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01778036
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01778036
Locations
| Norway | |
| University of Oslo | |
| Oslo, Norway | |
| Norwegian University of Science and Technology | |
| Trondheim, Norway | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
University of Oslo
Investigators
| Study Director: | Ottar Vasseljen, prof | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01778036 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
2011/2522 |
| Study First Received: | January 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated: | March 23, 2017 |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No | |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No | |
Keywords provided by Norwegian University of Science and Technology:
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Neck movement motor control disability psychological variables Head Movements Physical therapy |
Fear avoidance Self Efficacy Catastrophizing Fly test Postural sway |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Neck Pain Pain Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms |
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