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First Received Date † | December 21, 2005 | ||||
Last Updated Date | November 16, 2007 | ||||
Start Date † | October 2003 | ||||
Current Primary Outcome Measures † |
Patient-rated pain (0-10 scale, 11 box) [ Time Frame: short term = 12 weeks; long term = 52 weeks ] | ||||
Original Primary Outcome Measures † | Same as current | ||||
Change History | Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00269308 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site | ||||
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures † | Same as current | ||||
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Brief Title † | Chiropractic and Exercise for Seniors With Neck Pain | ||||
Official Title † | Randomized Clinical Trial of Chiropractic Manual Therapy Plus Home Exercise, Supervised Exercise Plus Home Exercise and Home Exercise Alone For Individual 65 and Over With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain | ||||
Brief Summary | The purpose of this randomized clincal trial is to assess the relative effectiveness of three conservative treatment approaches for seniors with chronic neck pain: 1) chiropractic manual treatment plus home exercise, 2) supervised exercise plus home exercise and 3) home exercise alone. |
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Detailed Description | Neck pain (NP) is a considerable health problem, affecting both young and elderly individuals. Of particular concern is the negative impact NP may have on the functional ability of the geriatric population, already challenged by decreased mobility and balance associated with ageing. Chiropractic manual treatment and rehabilitative exercise have demonstrated potential for the treatment of NP in younger individuals, but have yet to be rigorously tested in the elderly. The broad, long-term objective of this research is to identify effective therapies for patients, 65 years and older, who suffer with chronic neck pain and to enhance their functional capacity. Primary Aims
This project is a collective effort by a multidisciplinary team, with an established record of collaborative research in the area of neck and back pain. The results of this study will provide valuable information for elderly neck pain sufferers and the clinicians who treat them. |
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Study Phase | Phase II | ||||
Study Type † | Interventional | ||||
Study Design † | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study | ||||
Condition † | Neck Pain | ||||
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Publications * | Maiers MJ, Hartvigsen J, Schulz C, Schulz K, Evans RL, Bronfort G. Chiropractic and exercise for seniors with low back pain or neck pain: the design of two randomized clinical trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2007 Sep 18;8:94. | ||||
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline. |
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Recruitment Information | |||||
Recruitment Status † | Active, not recruiting | ||||
Enrollment † | 240 | ||||
Estimated Completion Date | July 2008 | ||||
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Eligibility Criteria † | Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Gender | Both | ||||
Ages | 65 Years and older | ||||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | No | ||||
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Location Countries † | United States | ||||
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NCT ID † | NCT00269308 | ||||
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Study Sponsor † | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||||
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Information Provided By | Northwestern Health Sciences University | ||||
Verification Date | November 2007 | ||||
† Required WHO trial registration data element. †† WHO trial registration data element that is required only if it exists. |