Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of adding mechanical traction to standard physical therapy treatments for patients with neck and arm pain.


Clinical Trial Description

Cervical traction is an intervention frequently recommended for the treatment of patients with neck pain. Systematic reviews have not endorsed the use of mechanical traction for patients with neck pain, however these reviews note the poor methodological quality of available research. Trials that have been performed have examined heterogeneous samples of patients with neck pain. It may be that cervical traction has not shown to be effective because only a specific subgroup may benefit from it. Most experts believe that traction is most beneficial for individuals with neck pain extending into the upper extremity who have signs of nerve root compression. Randomized clinical trials examining the effectiveness of traction for patients with these specific characteristics have not been performed. Preliminary studies support the hypothesis that there exists a specific subgroup of patients with neck pain likely to benefit from traction

The current study will address 3 important questions:

1. Will the existence of a more specific subgroup of patients who benefit from traction along with a standard exercise program be validated in a second sample of patients?

2. Is cervical traction a critical component of the treatment necessary to maximize outcomes for patients in this subgroup?

3. Do two commonly used traction protocols differ in their effectiveness for patients in this subgroup? (Specifically, we study will compare supine mechanical traction to over-the-door traction.) ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT00979108
Study type Interventional
Source Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Contact
Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date July 2009
Completion date January 2013

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Completed NCT05293847 - Postural Based Telerehabilitation in Mechanic Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT04060004 - The Effects of Dry Needling on the Superficial Neck Musculature N/A
Recruiting NCT06204627 - TDCS* and Laterality Trainnning in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT05870371 - The Effect of the Feldenkrais Method on Pain and Function in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT06049316 - Scapular Stabilization vs Functional Exercises on Chronic Neck Pain N/A
Recruiting NCT05944354 - Wearable Spine Health System for Military Readiness
Completed NCT03147508 - Investigating Clinical Indicators of Spine Related Dysfunction Patterns. A Clinical Study on Neck Pain Patients.
Completed NCT02882061 - Examination of Cervical Thoracic Differentiation Testing in Individuals With Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02904668 - Self-management Program in Chronic Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02731014 - Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02638987 - EMG Activity Before, During and After Dry Needling N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT02843269 - Multiple-component Workplace FRamed Intervention to Decrease Occupational Muscle Pain - FRIDOM N/A
Enrolling by invitation NCT02485795 - Observational Study of the Impact of Genetic Testing on Healthcare Decisions and Care in Interventional Pain Management N/A
Completed NCT02225873 - The Effectiveness of Exercises Protocol in Management of Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02245425 - Comparison of Two Thoracic Manipulation Techniques to Improve Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02235207 - Effectiveness of Fustra—Exercise Program in Neck and Low Back Pain N/A
Completed NCT02190890 - Dry Needling Dosage in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT02051478 - Thoracic Manipulation and Mobilization for Neck Pain N/A
Completed NCT01938209 - A Comparison of Seated Thoracic Manipulation and Targeted Supine Thoracic Manipulation on Cervical Flexion Motion and Pain N/A
Completed NCT01205542 - Work Place Adjusted Intelligent Physical Exercise Reducing Musculoskeletal Pain in Shoulder and Neck (VIMS) - Shoulder Function N/A