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Behavioural Intervention

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) for Neck Pain

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Research Sponsored by Tufts University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Patients aged 18-90 years

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 year

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Study Summary

This trial will compare two physical therapy treatments to see which is better for neck pain over a 1-year period.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-90 with neck pain who show a directional preference during initial physical therapy assessment. It's not for those with spinal surgery history, cervical instability, serious conditions like cancer or autoimmune diseases, pregnancy, upper motor neuron signs, or certain symptoms like dizziness and swallowing issues.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two physical therapy approaches for neck pain: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) versus Cervical Spine Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these treatments and monitored over a year to see which is more effective short-term.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are non-invasive physical therapy techniques, side effects may include temporary increased discomfort or muscle soreness following treatment sessions. Serious side effects are unlikely but can depend on individual health conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 90 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Secondary outcome measures

Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire (FABQ)

Global Rating of Change Scale (GROC)

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

MDT is a system of examination and intervention based on the patient's response to repeated end range neck movements.

Group II: Cervical Spine Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)Active Control1 Intervention

The CPGs are guidelines for examination and intervention based on a summary of research conducted on people with neck pain.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Tufts UniversityLead Sponsor

266 Previous Clinical Trials

661,923 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does your clinical trial have any upper age restrictions?

"This clinical trial is recruiting participants aged 18 to 90. There are separate studies for those under the age of 18 and individuals 65 or older that comprise 50 people in total."

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Is this investigation presently taking on new participants?

"Clinicaltrials.gov does not indicate that this particular medical trial is currently enrolling patients. The study was initially published on January 1st 2024, and the last update to it took place on November 29th 2023. However, 82 other clinical trials are actively recruiting volunteers at the moment."

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Does my medical history meet the criteria for inclusion in this experimental research?

"Eligible applicants must have neck pain and be aged between eighteen and ninety to join this clinical trial. A total of two-hundred subjects are being sought for the study."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions in People With Neck Pain Who Exhibit Directional Preference

Ronald Schenk 2024. "The Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions in People With Neck Pain Who Exhibit Directional Preference". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06160648.

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