Manual therapy for neck pain relief
Effectiveness of Post Muscle Inhibition Specific Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Pain in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain
This study is testing a manual therapy technique to see if it can help people with neck pain move better and feel less pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 114 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Córdoba) |
| Trial ID | NCT05447338 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific manual therapy technique, Joint mobilization post muscular inhibition (MAEPI), on improving the range of motion and reducing pain in patients suffering from mechanical neck pain. The study will assess patients' disability index, pain intensity, and mobility before and after treatment, as well as other associated symptoms like dizziness and headaches. The effectiveness of the treatment will be measured using the Cervical Rotation Flexion Test (CRFT) and will involve a sample size of approximately 114 participants divided into three groups. The study will also analyze differences in outcomes based on demographic factors such as age and sex.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with a medical indication for cervical physiotherapy and decreased range of motion in the upper cervical spine.
Not a fit: Patients with joint instability, fractures, or significant cervical spine abnormalities will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve mobility and reduce pain for patients with neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar manual therapy approaches for neck pain, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * You must have a medical indication for cervical physiotherapy. * Must present decreased ROM of the upper cervical spine assessed with CRFT, either acute or subacute and of a mechanical type or PN and grade I and II of severity according to The Neck Pain Task Force. Exclusion criteria: * Joint instability, dislocations, fractures or stenosis of the cervical spinal canal. * Malformations and/or bony alterations of the cervical spine or the brain. * Head injury or whiplash in the last 10 years. Infections, unhealed wounds, tumors, vascular pathology or cancer that compromises the cervical spine and/or the brain. * Being under treatment with anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants or some type of pain reliever.
Where this trial is running
Córdoba
- Conci Carpinella — Córdoba, Argentina (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Franco Catelotti — Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Argentina
- Study coordinator: Franco Catelotti
- Email: franco.catelotti@outlook.com
- Phone: 3516640194
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.