Comparison of Chiropractic Diversified Technique and Drop Table Application in Patients With Neck Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 45
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to compare the effects of two different chiropractic techniques, Diversified and Drop Table, on pain levels, cervical joint range of motion, and neck muscle strength in individuals with non-specific neck pain.
详细描述
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two chiropractic techniques - the Diversified Technique and the Drop Table Technique - in individuals with mechanical neck pain. Mechanical neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with impaired cervical mobility, pain, and reduced quality of life.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three arms: (1) Diversified Technique group, (2) Drop Table Technique group, and (3) control group with no intervention. The interventions will be administered twice per week for four weeks by a chiropractor following standardized protocols. All participants will undergo evaluations at baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention period.
The primary outcome measure is pain intensity and quality, assessed using the full version of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), which evaluates sensory, affective, and evaluative components of pain. Secondary outcomes include cervical range of motion (CROM) and isometric neck muscle strength, measured with a goniometer and handheld dynamometer, respectively.
This study seeks to provide evidence on the comparative clinical effectiveness of two widely used chiropractic techniques for neck pain management. The findings may guide clinicians in selecting appropriate manual therapy approaches for patients with non-specific mechanical neck pain.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
This study is designed as a double-blind, randomized controlled trial involving three groups: the Diversified technique group, the Drop Table application group, and a control group. Although the nature of manual therapy prevents complete blinding of participants, all were only informed that they would receive chiropractic care, without specifying the technique applied. Thus, participants were blinded to the specific intervention type. The practitioners administering the treatments were not blinded due to the need to apply the appropriate technique. However, all outcome assessments were performed by an independent evaluator who was blinded to group allocation and not involved in the intervention process, ensuring objective measurement.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Sign a voluntary informed consent form.
- •Be between 18 and 65 years of age.
- •Have previously consulted an orthopedist or physical therapist for neck pain.
- •Have no contraindications to chiropractic interventions.
- •Have no history of cervical surgery.
- •Report neck pain lasting longer than 7 days.
排除标准
- •Are under 18 or over 65 years of age.
- •Have experienced cervical trauma within the last month.
- •Have any systemic illness.
- •Have any contraindication for chiropractic intervention (e.g., brain tumor, cervical fracture).
结局指标
主要结局
McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ)
时间窗: Baseline and Week 4
Pain will be assessed using the full version of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ), which evaluates both the sensory, affective, evaluative, and miscellaneous components of pain. The MPQ includes: A list of 78 pain descriptors grouped into 20 categories, The Pain Rating Index (PRI), derived from the sum of rank values for selected descriptors, A Present Pain Intensity (PPI) score, rated on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 5 (excruciating), A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for overall pain intensity. The primary outcome will be the change in total PRI and PPI scores from baseline to the end of the 4-week intervention. Measure Type: Ordinal and Continuous (PRI: rank-based score; PPI: 0-5 scale) Unit of Measure: Score (no unit)
次要结局
- Cervical Range of Motion(Baseline and 4th week)
- Isometric Neck Muscle Strength(Baseline and 4th week)
研究者
SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Asst. Professor
Sinop University