The Effects of Spinal Mobilizations on Symptoms, Neck 3D Movement, Neck Muscle Electromyography and Sympathetic Nervous System Activity in People With Neck Pain
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT02826590
- Lead Sponsor
- King's College London
- Brief Summary
This study investigates the effects of spinal mobilizations on symptoms, 3D movement of the neck, neck muscle electromyography and sympathetic nervous system activity in people with neck pain.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
- Intermittent neck pain
- That worsens or improves with certain neck movements or positions
- Has not been caused by a blow, fall or accident
Exclusion Criteria
- Cervicobrachialgia
- Has been treated with or is awaiting neck surgery
- Diagnosed with a particular inflammatory disease or spinal condition
- Where treatment with cervical mobilizations is contraindicated
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in muscle activity assessed by neck muscle electromyography Baseline and 2 minutes after intervention Change in 3D neck movement assessed with a 10 camera Vicon system Baseline and 2 minutes after intervention Change in sympathetic nervous system activity assessed by measuring right hand finger temperature Baseline for 2 minutes immediately before intervention, during intervention (15 minutes) and for 2 minutes immediately after intervention Measurement unit: degrees celsius
Change in sympathetic nervous system activity assessed by measuring right hand finger galvanic response Baseline for 2 minutes immediately before intervention, during intervention (15 minutes) and for 2 minutes immediately after intervention Measurement unit: microsiemens
Global rating of change scale Baseline and 10 minutes after intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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What molecular mechanisms underlie the effects of spinal mobilizations on sympathetic nervous system activity in neck pain patients?
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Atlas Fisioterapia
🇪🇸Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Atlas Fisioterapia🇪🇸Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain