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New treatment option for Neck Pain
Official title Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Treated With Tai Chi and Chiropractic Care
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05726331
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This feasibility project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic care combined with Tai Chi (TC) training to reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP).
- Time commitment: about 16 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Chronic nonspecific neck pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months
- Neck pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst neck pain imaginable'
- Neck Disability Index score of 5 or greater
- Agreeable to participate in all study procedures and be assigned by chance to all intervention groups
- Fluent in English
You likely can't join if
- Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months
- Regular practice (on average, weekly) of Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong in the past 6 months
- Any major systemic illness or unstable medical condition (e.g. Parkinson's disease, cancer) or psychiatric condition requiring immediate treatment or...
- Any disability precluding exercise practice
- History of stroke, carotid artery dissection, or vertebral artery dissection
- Signs of myelopathy or carotid bruits or evidence of pathological hypermobility (e.g. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) during the clinical exam
See the full eligibility criteria
- Chronic nonspecific neck pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months
- Neck pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst neck pain imaginable'
- Neck Disability Index score of 5 or greater
- Agreeable to participate in all study procedures and be assigned by chance to all intervention groups
- Fluent in English
- Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months
- Regular practice (on average, weekly) of Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong in the past 6 months
- Any major systemic illness or unstable medical condition (e.g. Parkinson's disease, cancer) or psychiatric condition requiring immediate treatment or that could lead to difficulty complying with the protocol
- Any disability precluding exercise practice
- History of stroke, carotid artery dissection, or vertebral artery dissection
- Signs of myelopathy or carotid bruits or evidence of pathological hypermobility (e.g. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) during the clinical exam
- Neck pain caused by congenital deformity of the spine that contraindicate treatment, neck pain related to neoplasm, inflammatory rheumatic disease, neurological disorder, active oncologic disease, severe affective...
- Neck pain associated with unstable radicular pain or radiculopathy
- Pregnancy
- Recent spinal injections (in the past 4 weeks)
- Neck pain with litigation
- Any prior cervical surgery/spinal surgery within previous year
- Persons currently involved in a disability/accident claim
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 16 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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