Effectiveness of the Osteopathic Treatment in Patients With Nonspecific Cervical Pain
NCT ID: NCT04156308
Last Updated: 2019-11-07
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
132 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-12-31
2020-06-30
Brief Summary
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A pragmatic experimental comparative trial with three branches of study (osteopathic treatment with 2 different dosages versus active muscle exercise) is proposed.
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Detailed Description
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Next, a brief osteopathic musculoskeletal evaluation will be made to the patient. This exploration will follow a standardized protocol for all patients in the experimental groups (1 and 2).
The tests to be carried out will be:
* Observation (standing patient):
* Assessment of the anterior projection of the head
* Assessment of the variation in the physiological curves of the spine
* Active test of the cervical spine with the patient in a sitting position.
o Flexo-Extension / Rotations / Lateral inclinations
* Segmental test of joint mobility of the cervical and dorsal spine (patient in sitting and supine position)
* Passive mobility test of the cervical spine (patient in the supine position):
* Flexo-Extension / Rotations / Lateral inclinations
The combination of exercises scheduled at home for all groups is based on the conclusions of different studies, and will consist of:
* Self-resisted active exercise in flexion, rotations and inclinations of the cervical spine.
* Active mobility in its maximum travel (without forcing pain) in flexion, rotations and inclinations of the cervical spine.
* Stretching upper trapezius muscles and scalenes.
* Active mobility in circumferential joints of the glenohumeral joint, and in flexo-extension of the thoracic spine.
The work schedule will be carried out for 7 weeks, at a rate of 5 sessions per week.
It will be the patient himself who will keep a diary record of the activity carried out during the weeks that the trial lasts. The diary will be facilitated by the therapists, and in it the exercises to be performed will be indicated.
For groups 1 and 2, a total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
For groups 1 and 2, a total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
For groups 1 and 2, a total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
The OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment) techniques that may be applied will be the following:
1. Technique of Inhibition of the suboccipital muscles
2. Functional technique for the middle and deep cervical fascia
3. High-speed cervical spine technique (Cervical wheel C1-C6)
4. High-speed technique in the cervico-dorsal junction (prone position)
5. High speed technique in dorsal column (D1-D12) - (Dog Technique)
6. Muscle stretching technique of the diaphragm (supine decubitus)
7. Thorax joint mobility technique (long lever)
Main Variable:
o Neck Disability Index (NDI). The investigators establish the minimum change to be detected (minimum clinically relevant change) at 5 points. The Spanish version of the NDI will be used, validated by Andrade Ortega et al.24
Secondary Variable:
o Degree of general quality of life, through the "SF-36" Health Survey25.
The data will be reported in the form of a report by the patient himself, who will receive via e-mail (whenever possible) or in printed form the questionnaire to be completed and will deliver to the same center in which the intervention has been carried out.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
The data that is intended to be obtained for its analysis are of a self-reported nature and will be collected and administered by an external investigator not linked to the interventions, ensuring the masking of the evaluator.
Due to the nature of the interventions, masking of therapists is not possible.
Study Groups
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Combined exercises+OMT weekly
* This group will conduct a home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
* This group will also receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): exactly 3 sessions with a weekly frequency (with + -2 days of margin: between 5 and 9 days).
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) - Temp1
A total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
Combined Exercises
A home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
Combined exercises+OMT once every 3 weeks
* This group will conduct a home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
* This group will also receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): exactly 3 sessions at the rate of one session every 3 weeks (with + -2 days of margin: between 19-23 days).
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) - Temp1
A total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
Combined Exercises
A home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
Combined exercises
This group will conduct a home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality.
Combined Exercises
A home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
Interventions
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) - Temp1
A total of 3 techniques selected from a list of 7 available techniques common to all centers will be applied in each session. The choice of techniques will be based on the results of the examination performed, the particularities of the patient and the clinical experience of the osteopath. In each session the techniques can change under the criteria of the osteopath. However, they will always be 3 and always within the list of available techniques.
Combined Exercises
A home-based pattern of combined exercises based on stretching, active anti-resisted exercises and joint mobility exercises focused on the cervico-dorsal and scapulo-thoracic regions. Whose clinical effectiveness has shown significant positive changes in pain levels and cervical functionality
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
The taking of anti-inflammatories by the patient is not taken as a measure of exclusion. If the patient is under pharmacological treatment, it will be recorded and will be taken into account as a co-intervention. However, this treatment will not be modified under any circumstances nor will it be grounds for exclusion from the study.
18 Years
75 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Escola D'osteopatia De Barcelona
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Oscar Hernandez Amigo
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Escola Osteopatia de Barcelona
Locations
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IntegroSalus
Cabrils, Barcelona, Spain
AXIS
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Barcelona, Spain
Clinica Osteopatia Horta
Barcelona, , Spain
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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PR407/18
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