Clinical Trial: Thoracic Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Immediate and Short Term Effects of Thoracic Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Brief Summary: Hypothesis: The group of Cervical Radiculopathy patients receiving thoracic thrust manipulation will demonstrate immediate and short term significant clinically important changes in outcomes when compared to the sham manipulation group.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Spine and Sport, Georgia

Current Primary Outcome:

  • Global Rating of Change [ Time Frame: Pre Treat, Immed, 48-72 hours ]
    Perceived Improvement
  • Numeric Pain Rating Scale (Neck & Upper Extremity) [ Time Frame: Pre Treat, Immed, 48-72 hrs ]
    Pain


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Neck Disability Index [ Time Frame: Pre Treat, Initial, 48-72 hours. ]
    Disability
  • Cervical Range of Motion [ Time Frame: Pre-treat, immediate post, 48-72 hours ]
  • Deep Neck Flexor Endurance [ Time Frame: Pre Treat, Immed, 48-72 hours ]
  • Numbness and Tingling Scale [ Time Frame: Pre Treat, Immed, 48-72 hours ]
    Rating of distal paresthesia/numbness


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Spine and Sport, Georgia

Dates:
Date Received: December 16, 2011
Date Started: September 2011
Date Completion: August 2012
Last Updated: December 19, 2011
Last Verified: December 2011