NCT00029770

Brief Summary

This study will compare the effectiveness of chiropractic care, medications, and self-care on neck pain, a very common condition. The broad, long-term objective of this study is to identify effective therapies for neck pain sufferers and to increase understanding of neck pain conditions.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
270

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2001

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2001

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 23, 2002

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2002

Completed
5.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

January 25, 2008

Status Verified

January 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

5.7 years

First QC Date

January 23, 2002

Last Update Submit

January 23, 2008

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

Chiropractic spinal manipulationPROCEDURE
AcetaminophenDRUG
Self-careBEHAVIORAL
Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)DRUG
Tylenol with codeineDRUG

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women, due to use of diagnostic procedures (x-rays) and study treatments (NSAIDs and narcotic medications)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Northern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Bronfort G, Evans R, Anderson AV, Svendsen KH, Bracha Y, Grimm RH. Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Jan 3;156(1 Pt 1):1-10. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-156-1-201201030-00002.

    PMID: 22213489DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

Manipulation, ChiropracticAcetaminophenSelf CareAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidalacetaminophen, codeine drug combination

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsAcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesRehabilitationHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAnalgesicsSensory System AgentsPeripheral Nervous System AgentsPhysiological Effects of DrugsPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and UsesAnti-Inflammatory AgentsTherapeutic UsesAntirheumatic Agents

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 23, 2002

First Posted

January 24, 2002

Study Start

September 1, 2001

Primary Completion

May 1, 2007

Study Completion

May 1, 2007

Last Updated

January 25, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-01

Locations

US(1)