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New treatment option for Neck Pain
Official title Thermotherapy in Acute Nonspecific Neck Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06507761
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pain disorders secondary to low back pain. Medical and non-medical treatments such as physiotherapy are applied in its treatment.
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
- Being diagnosed with nonspecific neck pain by a doctor,
- To be between the ages of 18-65,
- Neck pain lasting for less than 1 month
- No previous neck or shoulder surgery,
- No shoulder pain due to any cause,
You likely can't join if
- Not meeting the inclusion criteria,
- Positive neurological examination (positive motor presence, reflex or sensory abnormalities indicating spinal root compression) or abnormal...
- Systemic rheumatological or metabolic diseases or cancer
- Refusal to participate in the study,
- Failure to complete treatment,
- Having any neurological problem
See the full eligibility criteria
- Being diagnosed with nonspecific neck pain by a doctor,
- To be between the ages of 18-65,
- Neck pain lasting for less than 1 month
- No previous neck or shoulder surgery,
- No shoulder pain due to any cause,
- A tumour or inflammatory disease underlying the neck pain not to be found,
- A clinically underlying stenosis or discogenic problem not to be present.
- Negative results from the following clinical examination tests; Spurling test, Lhermitte test, Cervical distraction test, Adson test,
- Not meeting the inclusion criteria,
- Positive neurological examination (positive motor presence, reflex or sensory abnormalities indicating spinal root compression) or abnormal neurological findings related to nerve compression in the upper limb
- Systemic rheumatological or metabolic diseases or cancer
- Refusal to participate in the study,
- Failure to complete treatment,
- Having any neurological problem
- Severe psychological illnesses
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to 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 Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.