The Effect of Nuchal Ligament Calcification on Cervical Function in Patients With Neck Pain

Last updated: November 10, 2015
Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Scleroderma

Neck Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02362555
CCH-140305
  • Ages 20-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Ossification of nuchal ligament often observed in patient with chronic neck pain, previous study showed ossification of nuchal ligament was associated with cervical spondylosis and radiculopathy. Patient with chronic neck pain was divided into two groups according to the presence of ossification of nuchal ligament on cervical radiographic images.

This study is to evaluate and compare the neck function including range of motion, neck strength and pressure pain threshold, radiography characteristics and functional disability between two groups.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with neck pain and stiffness last for more than 1 month

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cervical trauma or fracture in 3 months

  • evidence of cervical spine instability

  • rheumatoid cervical spondylopathy

  • previous cervical surgery

  • head and neck cancer

  • previous radiotherapy over neck and surrounding

  • those complicated with myelopathy

  • contraindication to radiography like pregnant woman

Study Design

Total Participants: 68
Study Start date:
April 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2015

Connect with a study center

  • Changhua Christian Hospital Taiwan

    Changhua, 500
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

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