Validation of CPR for Manipulation for Neck Pain
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 10/26/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 1, 2015 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2018 |
Validation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Patients With Neck Pain Likely to Benefit From Cervical Spine Manipulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to see if a recently developed clinical prediction rule (CPR)
will successfully identify which patients with neck pain will respond rapidly and favorably
to manipulation of their cervical spine.
will successfully identify which patients with neck pain will respond rapidly and favorably
to manipulation of their cervical spine.
Consenting patients with a primary complaint of neck pain will be screened for
contraindications to cervical spine manipulation and if eligible to participate in the study,
will undergo a detailed subjective (history) and objective (physical) examination. At the
completion of the examination, they will be assigned to one of two treatment arms - cervical
manipulation and exercise or exercise only. They will receive up to 5 treatment sessions and
be followed at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after initial visit.
contraindications to cervical spine manipulation and if eligible to participate in the study,
will undergo a detailed subjective (history) and objective (physical) examination. At the
completion of the examination, they will be assigned to one of two treatment arms - cervical
manipulation and exercise or exercise only. They will receive up to 5 treatment sessions and
be followed at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after initial visit.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary complaint of mechanical neck pain with or without unilateral upper extremity
symptoms (mechanical neck pain is defined as neck pain/ symptoms that are altered/
affected by activity, movement and posture)
- NDI score at least 10 points out of 50.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Red flags noted in the patient's Neck Medical Screening Questionnaire (i.e. tumor,
fracture, metabolic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of
steroid use, etc.)
- History of whiplash injury within the past six weeks
- Diagnosis of cervical spinal stenosis or bilateral upper extremity symptoms
- Evidence of central nervous system involvement, to include hyperreflexia, sensory
disturbances in the hand, intrinsic muscle wasting of the hands, unsteadiness during
walking, nystagmus, loss of visual acuity, impaired sensation of the face, altered
taste, the presence of pathological reflexes (i.e. positive Hoffman's and/or Babinski
reflexes), etc.
- Two or more positive neurologic signs consistent with nerve root compression,
including any two of the following: a. Muscle weakness involving a major muscle group
of the upper extremity b. Diminished upper extremity muscle stretch reflex (biceps
brachii, Brachioradialis, or triceps reflex) c. Diminished or absent sensation to
pinprick in any upper extremity dermatome
- Prior surgery to the neck or thoracic spine
- Pending legal action regarding their neck pain
- Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow-up schedule
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