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NCT Number: NCT02671370

Cervical Range of Motion in Neck Pain Patients: A Mixed Methods Study

This study there are any associations between objective and subjective outcome measures, measuring the cervical range of motion and if the restriction matter to the patient.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Balgrist University Hospital

Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

About this study

Objective and subjective outcome measures are frequently used assessments in clinical practice.

The investigators will use different subjective and objective outcome measures to evaluate any possible associations, as well as to investigate if restrictions of movement matters to patients.

Additionally to the assessments tools the investigators will use interviews to extend the scope.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with any duration of neck pain
  • Men and women older than 18 years
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Disc herniation of the cervical spine
  • Spinal canal stenosis
  • Acute accidents
  • Surgery of the cervical spine
  • Pacemaker and / or defibrillator

Treatment and study plan

Measurement of the range of motion of the cervical spine

Other

There is no intervention. Only measurements and interviews are taken.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cervical Range of Motion (CROM)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The cervical range of motion will be measured using the CROM device

Secondary outcomes

  1. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: Baseline

    Questionnaire, measuring the subjective restriction of the participant during activities of daily living

  2. S-ROM-Neck

    Time frame: Baseline

    Questionnaire, the participants will be asked to assess their ability to move there neck and if they feel restricted.

  3. Interviews (personal,semi-structured guided, open-ended questions) in a one-to-one Setting. Recorded with a voice-recorder.

    Time frame: Baseline

    10 of the participants will be asked to also take part in an interview.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Balgrist University Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Maastricht University

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Feb 2, 2016
Registry last updated
May 9, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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