Clinical trials: Pain, Neck
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Disorder
The Effectiveness of a Physiotherapy Technique in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder
Participants with chronic orofacial pain caused by masticatory and neck muscles will be distributed in two groups, both followed with the same occlusal and self-care treatment.
- Trial name
- TrP-TMD (NCT03619889)
- Testing
- Manual pressure release technique on trigger points.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Chronic Pain
Low Level Laser Therapy to Reduce Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study was to determine whether low level laser light directed at the neck and shoulders could be effective in the temporary reduction of chronic pain in the neck and shoulder region.
- Trial name
- NCT00929773
- Testing
- Erchonia PL2000 Laser
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis
Effectiveness of Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
Study Purpose: This study is intended to monitor outcomes for 1 year following cervical TFESI. Based on current clinic volume and enrollment rates into a current study of cervical epidural injections that is nearing completion…
- Conditions
- Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Disk, Herniated
- Trial name
- NCT04544683
- Testing
- Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Injection with dexamethasone sodium phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Neck Pain, Pain in Arm, Unspecified
Manual Cervical Distraction: Measuring Chiropractic Delivery for Neck Pain Clinical Trial
The purpose of the Manual Cervical Distraction: Measuring Chiropractic Delivery for Neck Pain Clinical Trial is to examine the patient-centered clinical and biomechanical outcomes, doctor treatment delivery, and believability…
- Trial name
- MCD (NCT01765751)
- Testing
- Manual Cervical Distraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
Neck Pain
Effectiveness of Cervical Facet Joint Nerve Blocks
1. To demonstrate whether: i. Facet joint nerve blocks have therapeutic value beyond the duration of local anesthetic effect. ii.
- Trial name
- NCT00332722
- Testing
- Cervical facet joint nerve blocks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Pain Management Center of Paducah
Uterine Fibroids, Polyps
HOME Study: Hysteroscopic Office Myomectomy Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the MyoSure Tissue Removal System when used by community gynecologists in an office setting for the treatment of patients with symptomatic intrauterine…
- Trial name
- HOME (NCT01152112)
- Testing
- Myomectomy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Hologic, Inc.
Neck Pain
Tailored Computerized Mobilization of the Cervical Spine Utilizing the Occiflex Device for the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
The study is intended to examine the safety and efficacy of computerized mobilization of the neck for the treatment of patients with chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01518530
- Testing
- Occiflex Robotic Intervention System
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Anxiety, Depression
Optimizing Mental Health in Orthopedic Care
This study will utilize qualitative cross-sectional and quantitative longitudinal methods. In semi-structured interviews, orthopedic providers and patients with spine conditions will discuss their overall perspectives, specific…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Back Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05194722
- Testing
- Wysa mobile app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Head and Neck Cancer Pain (HNC) (TENS & HNC)
The overall goal of this study is to examine the effect of a single dose of TENS on mucositis pain and function secondary to head and neck radiation therapies.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01194466
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer E. Lee
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Low Back Pain
Yoga and Mantram for Chronic Pain and PTSD
PTSD is prevalent among Veterans and is associated with physical and functional impairments in addition to PTSD symptoms. Veterans with PTSD experience more chronic pain and pain-related functional limitations than Veterans…
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03816007
- Testing
- Yoga and Mantram Repetition, Veteran Calm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Thyroidectomy
Superficial, Cervical Block in Thyroid Surgery, a Randomized Controlled Trial
The study investigates the impact on post-operative pain of the superficial cervical block with bupivacaine combined with subcutaneous infiltration of the incisional area in thyroid surgery under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT00472446
- Testing
- bilateral superficial cervical block
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
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
Neck Pain, Back Pain
Cyclobenzaprine HCl Extended Release 15 mg Versus Placebo in Treatment of Cervical and/or Lower Back Pain Due to Muscle Spasms of Local Origin
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (HCl) extended release (CER) 15 mg capsule once daily in participants with muscle spasms associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Back Pain, Spasm
- Trial name
- NCT02814565
- Testing
- Cyclobenzaprine HCl
- Where
- 10 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Chronic Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
Effect of Combined Morphine and Duloxetine on Chronic Pain
A double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study examining whether duloxetine, a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), could enhance opioid analgesia and reduce overall opioid use.
- Trial name
- Duloxetine (NCT03249558)
- Testing
- Morphine, Duloxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Vertebral Artery Dissection, Cerebrovascular Accident
Vertebral Artery and Cerebral Hemodynamics After Various Head Positions & Manipulation in Patients With Neck Pain
The Investigators are performing a study to determine, in patients with chronic/recurrent neck pain, the cerebrovascular hemodynamic consequences of cervical spine movements, including manipulation, in vivo using fMRI technology…
- Conditions
- Vertebral Artery Dissection, Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT02667821
- Testing
- Head positions and spinal manipulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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
Pregnancy, Surgery
Determination of ED90 of Intrathecal Lidocaine for Adequate Anesthesia for Elective Cervical Cerclage Surgery
Cervical incompetence complicates approximately 1 in 500 pregnancies . Those women with cervical incompetence are at risk for second trimester spontaneous abortion and preterm labor.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Surgery, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02574832
- Testing
- Lidocaine Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
Low Level Laser Light Therapy and Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the application of low level laser light therapy to the neck and shoulder region is effective in reducing chronic neck and shoulder pain of musculoskeletal origin.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain
- Trial name
- NCT00929305
- Testing
- Erchonia PL2000
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation