Development of a Self-administered Neck Mobility Assessment Tool in Chronic Neck Pain Patients.

Last updated: November 3, 2016
Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neck Pain

Chronic Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02754934
2016-00164
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study evaluates, if the movement of the cervical spine, assessed via a specific questionnaire by the patient, is a valid and reliable tool and could be used in daily clinical routine.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Neck pain > 90 days

  • Able to speak, read and write German

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Red Flags e.g. Fracture of the cervical spine

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Study Start date:
November 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2016

Study Description

Cervical range of motion is a frequently used assessment methods in patients with neck pain.

Although it seems to be used frequently, clinicians still prefer hands-on assessment. Furthermore it is interesting, if cervical range of motion,self-assessed by the patient is a valid and reliable tool.

Connect with a study center

  • Balgrist University Hospital

    Zurich, 8008
    Switzerland

    Site Not Available

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