Clinical trials: Pain, Neck
Thyroid Cancer, Neck Pain
The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Posterior Neck Pain After Thyroidectomy
The purpose of tihs study is to determine whether transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) during thyroidectomy is effective in the reduction of posterior neck pain after thyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02012686
- Testing
- TENS
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Musculoskeletal Pain
The Effect of the Erchonia GVL Low Level Laser Therapy on Neck and Shoulder Pain
This study is to see if applying green and violet low level laser light to the neck and shoulders can help to reduce pain in the neck and shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT04895618
- Testing
- Erchonia GVL
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Head and Neck Neoplasms
LigaSure Small Jaw® Versus Conventional Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
The aim of this prospective randomized study was to investigate if the LigaSure vessel sealing system can reduce the operation duration and the postoperative drainage amount in patients undergoing neck dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT02597582
- Testing
- Neck dissection
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Neck Pain
Dry Needling in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
The investigators study the efficacy of a combination of dry needling plus manual therapy against sham dry needling plus manual therapy in the treatment of chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02435966
- Testing
- Dry needling, Manual therapy
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Acute Non-complicated Postural Neck Pain
The Effect of TheraBand® Kinesiology Tape on Post-manipulation Pain and Range of Motion
The purpose of this study is to determine if post-manipulation elastic therapeutic tape (ETT) with TheraBand® Kinesiology Tape to neck pain patients can impact neck range of motion (ROM) and post-manipulation pain.
- Trial name
- TBKTManip (NCT02691143)
- Testing
- TheraBand Kinesiology Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis
Doxepin Hydrochloride in Treating Oral Mucositis Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Doxepin hydrochloride may be an effective treatment for oral mucositis pain in patients undergoing radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01156142
- Testing
- doxepin hydrochloride
- Where
- 120 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Pain, Back Pain
Development of STEPPT
This 6-month pilot study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and estimate effect sizes of the pilot STEPPT intervention for addressing ethnic disparities in physical therapy referrals and adherence between Hispanic and…
- Conditions
- Pain, Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- STEPPT PILOT (NCT06835439)
- Testing
- STEPPT Pilot, Standard Care (Control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis
Acupuncture Approaches for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a major public health problem that places many burdens on individuals, including impairment of physical and psychological functioning, lost productivity, and side effects of medications used to treat pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain
- Trial name
- AADDOPT-2 (NCT02456727)
- Testing
- Group/Community Acupuncture, Individual Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 779 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Back Pain, Neck Pain
Ibuprofen/Caffeine Lower Back or Neck Pain Study
To assess the efficacy and safety of a 400 mg ibuprofen/100 mg caffeine tablet in comparison to a 400 mg ibuprofen tablet for the treatment of acute lower back or neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03003000
- Testing
- ibuprofen, caffeine
- Where
- 18 sites in Germany, Russia
- Volunteers
- 635 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Spinal Cord Injury, Pain
Investigating Botulinum Toxin A to Treat Acute Neck/Upper Shoulder Pain Following a New Spinal Cord Injury.
As clinicians, it is often a struggle to find effective pain control for a certain subgroup of patients with tetraplegia. These patients often have severe upper back, neck, and shoulder pain, limiting rehabilitation productivity…
- Trial name
- NCT00320281
- Testing
- botulinum toxin A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Neck Pain, Chronic Pain
Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated
Given the modest effectiveness of current treatments and the burden chronic neck pain places on Veterans, the investigators' research proposal is significant in several regards.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Chronic Pain, Pain, Arthritis
- Trial name
- TOMCATT (NCT03100539)
- Testing
- Therapist treated massage, Care ally assisted massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
Overcoming Pain Through Yoga in the Military
Our primary aim is to assess the feasibility of conducting yoga research among active-duty military personnel with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and/or Chronic Neck Pain (CNP).
- Trial name
- OPTYM (NCT03504085)
- Testing
- Yoga: Active Hatha, Yoga: Restorative
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Oropharynx Cancer
Gabapentin for the Reduction of Radiation Therapy Induced Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Strategies to minimize and mitigate external beam radiation therapy related mucositis and pain during the treatment of head and neck cancer remain limited.
- Trial name
- NCT03269344
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Efficacy of Capacitive-Resistive Therapy on the Treatment of Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a painful musculoskeletal condition affecting the individuals' daily life presenting with muscle spasm, referred pain patterns, stiffness, restricted range of motion caused by trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT04287517
- Testing
- Capacitive-Resistive Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cervical Dilation, Labor Pain
DilaCheck Cervical Dilation Measurement Trial
Trial to compare the interexaminer agreement between two cervical dilation examinations conducted by Labor and Delivery physicians when using standard methods versus DilaCheck device.
- Conditions
- Cervical Dilation, Labor Pain, Labor Fast, Labor; Irregular
- Trial name
- NCT03440723
- Testing
- DilaCheck, Cervical dilation examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Elm Tree Medical Inc.
Pain, Quality of Life
Comparison of Meperidine and Fentanyl on Pain Scale and QOL in Brachytherapy
Purpose: To compare the pain level and quality of life of the two sedation regimens consisting of diazepam in combination with meperidine or fentanyl.
- Trial name
- NCT02684942
- Testing
- Meperidine, Fentanyl
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chulabhorn Cancer Center
Neck Pain
Spinal Pain and Autonomic Responses to Chiropractic Care
This randomized, single-blinded study will investigate the effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Heart Rate Variability and Pain Sensitivity in a population of patients with recurrent and persistent neck pain.
- Trial name
- SPARC (NCT03576846)
- Testing
- Stretching and Spinal manipulative therapy, Stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Posterior Cervical Surgery, Posterior Cervical Fusion
Clavicle Splint for Pain Reduction After Posterior Cervicothoracic Surgery
The purpose of the study is to see whether a clavicle splint can decrease the pain after posterior cervicothoracic surgery. The term "cervicle splint" conveys that the investigators do not deal with clavicle fractures here but…
- Conditions
- Posterior Cervical Surgery, Posterior Cervical Fusion, Posterior Cervical Laminectomy, Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty
- Trial name
- NCT01977690
- Testing
- Clavicle Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Opioid Use, Spinal Diseases
Opioid Free vs. Standard Perioperative Pain Regimen for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) Surgery
Patients undergoing 1-3 level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) at the levels between C2 and T1 will be enrolled into this randomized prospective study.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Spinal Diseases, Surgery--Complications, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04990804
- Testing
- Opioid Analgesic, Opioid-Free Postoperative Pain Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Neck Pain, Posterior
The Effect of Manipulation of the Cervical Spine on Pain Biomarkers
This study evaluates the effect of high-velocity low-amplitude thrust (HVLAT) manipulation to the cervical spine on neuropeptide expression as determined by the plasma concentration of oxytocin, neurotensin, orexin A and…
- Trial name
- HVLAT (NCT03176654)
- Testing
- HVLAT manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University