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Normalizing Cervical Intersegmental Kinematics with Spinal Manipulative Therapy - JIT

Status: Recruiting

This study looks at how the neck moves in people with chronic neck pain and whether improving that movement can help guide better treatment. Researchers want to understand if unusual or limited spine movement can be used as a measurable sign of neck problems, and how those patterns change with different treatments.

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Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18-39
• Ongoing neck pain (lasting more than 12 weeks) that is not caused by a serious condition and is considered mild to moderate
• Neck pain rated higher than a 3 on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain)
Exclusion Criteria:

• received Botox injections for neck pain in the past 3 months that helped relieve symptoms
• regular use of opioid (narcotic) pain medications
• received neck manipulation or mobilization (like chiropractic treatment) in the past 6 months
• currently receiving other non-medication treatments for neck pain (such as physical therapy, massage, etc.)
• history of neck (cervical spine) surgery
• currently pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Interventions:

Other: Light Massage, Other: SMT

Conditions:

Brain & Nervous System

Keywords:

SMT, spinal health, spinal manipulation therapy

Study Contact: Stephany Nathe - nathe039@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Arin Ellingson
Phase: NA
IRB Number: STUDY00021333
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov

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