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NCT Number: NCT02850549

Preliminary Neck Classification Study

The purpose of this study was to assess if pain and function in patients with neck pain is less when physical therapists use a classification system.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Genesis Physical Therapy - King Plaza, Moline, Illinois, United States

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About this study

The purpose of this study was to prospectively assess pain and function scores in patients with neck pain, with therapists specifically trained to implement a treatment based classification and matched interventions system. This study consisted of two phases to determine whether implementing a classification changed patient outcomes. In phase one, baseline data was obtained while physical therapists continued with their current neck pain evaluation and intervention approaches. The second phase involved educating the therapists in the neck classification system with the matched interventions. Pain and function outcomes were analyzed for 2 phases. The overall goal was to prospectively determine if the implementation of this classification system with matched interventions could enhance patient outcomes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Licensed physical therapists
  • Treat patients with neck pain on a regular basis

Exclusion criteria

  • Do not utilize interventions included in the study

Treatment and study plan

Procedure: physical therapy and Neck Pain Classification

Other

Physical therapists treated patients in phase one as they usually do and in phase two were trained to follow a neck classification and matched intervention system.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating (NPR)

    Time frame: up to 107 days

    NPR was measured on initial evaluation and at the time the patient was discharged from care which varied for each patient (ranged from 3 to 107 days).

  2. Neck Disability Index (NDI)

    Time frame: up to 107 days

    NDI was measured on initial evaluation and at the time the patient was discharged from care which varied for each patient (ranged from 3 to 107 days).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Visits

    Time frame: Measured from initial evaluation to time of discharge from care; up to 107 days.

  2. Duration of Care

    Time frame: Number of days of care, measured from initial evaluation to time of discharge from care; up to 107 days.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

St. Ambrose University

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Registry information

Official study title

Implementation of a Neck Pain Classification System: A Preliminary Analysis

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Aug 1, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 1, 2016

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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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