Evaluating Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck Pain

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Neck Pain; Cervicalgia

• Registration Number: NCT00065416
• Lead Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Brief Summary

This study will provide the basis for a full-scale trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain (CNP).

Detailed Description

Neck pain is one of the most common problems affecting the health of Americans and is a leading reason for using complementary or alternative medical (CAM) therapies. Therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for neck pain, but little is known about its effectiveness. This study will lay the groundwork for a full-scale trial that evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain.

The study will involve two phases. During Phase I, researchers will develop and pre-test key components for a randomized clinical trial. In Phase II, the safety and efficacy of massage for CNP will be evaluated. The changes in symptoms, function, and quality of life in massage and self care groups will be evaluated midway through treatment, at the end of treatment and at 6 months post randomization.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2003-07-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2003-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2003-07-23
• Status Verified: 2004-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 2005-06-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Group Health Cooperative, Center for Health Studies; 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States