Preliminary Neck Classification Study
Implementation of a Neck Pain Classification System: A Preliminary Analysis
1 other identifier
interventional
17
1 country
7
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
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Oct 2011
Typical duration for not_applicable
7 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2011
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2014
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2014
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 26, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 1, 2016
CompletedAugust 1, 2016
July 1, 2016
2.3 years
July 26, 2016
July 27, 2016
Conditions
Keywords
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
OTHERPhysical 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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Genesis Physical Therapy - Illini
Silvis, Illinois, 61282, United States
Genesis Physical Therapy - Maplecrest
Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722, United States
Genesis Physical Therapy - Lombard
Davenport, Iowa, 52803, United States
Genesis Physical Therapy - 53rd St
Davenport, Iowa, 52807, United States
Genesis Physical Therapy - Valley Fair
Davenport, Iowa, 52807, United States
Genesis Physical Therapy - Le Claire
Le Claire, Iowa, 52748, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kevin Farrell
St. Ambrose University
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