NCT02850549

Brief Summary

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.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
17

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2011

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

7 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2011

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2014

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 26, 2016

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

August 1, 2016

Status Verified

July 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

July 26, 2016

Last Update Submit

July 27, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

neck paincervicalclassificationoutcomesphysical therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Numeric Pain Rating (NPR)

    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).

    up to 107 days

  • Neck Disability Index (NDI)

    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).

    up to 107 days

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of Visits

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

  • Duration of Care

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

Study Arms (1)

physical therapy

OTHER

Physical Therapy intervention provided by therapists in phase one without training in following a neck classification system and in phase two after being trained to follow a neck pain classification system.

Other: Procedure: physical therapy and Neck Pain Classification

Interventions

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.

physical therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

  • Do not utilize interventions included in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Genesis Physical Therapy - King Plaza

Moline, Illinois, 61265, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - Illini

Silvis, Illinois, 61282, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - Maplecrest

Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - Lombard

Davenport, Iowa, 52803, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - 53rd St

Davenport, Iowa, 52807, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - Valley Fair

Davenport, Iowa, 52807, United States

Location

Genesis Physical Therapy - Le Claire

Le Claire, Iowa, 52748, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TherapeuticsRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Kevin Farrell

    St. Ambrose University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 26, 2016

First Posted

August 1, 2016

Study Start

October 1, 2011

Primary Completion

January 1, 2014

Study Completion

January 1, 2014

Last Updated

August 1, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations