NCT05726331 Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Treated With Tai Chi and Chiropractic Care
| NCT ID | NCT05726331 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Harvard University Faculty of Medicine |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2023-10-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-04-30.
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Brief Summary
This feasibility project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chiropractic care combined with Tai Chi (TC) training to reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic nonspecific neck pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months * Neck pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst neck pain imaginable' * Neck Disability Index score of 5 or greater * Agreeable to participate in all study procedures and be randomized to all intervention groups * Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months * Regular practice (on average, weekly) of Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong in the past 6 months * Any major systemic illness or unstable medical condition (e.g. Parkinson's disease, cancer) or psychiatric condition requiring immediate treatment or that could lead to difficulty complying with the protocol * Any disability precluding exercise practice * History of stroke, carotid artery dissection, or vertebral artery dissection * Signs of myelopathy or carotid bruits or evidence of pathological hypermobility (e.g. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) during the clinical exam * Neck pain caused by congenital deformity of the spine that contraindicate treatment, neck pain related to neoplasm, inflammatory rheumatic disease, neurological disorder, active oncologic disease, severe affective disorder, addiction, or psychosis * Neck pain associated with unstable radicular pain or radiculopathy * Pregnancy * Recent spinal injections (in the past 4 weeks) * Neck pain with litigation * Any prior cervical surgery/spinal surgery within previous year * Persons currently involved in a disability/accident claim
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05726331 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Neck Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05726331 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05726331 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jguzman5@bwh.harvard.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05726331 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chestnut Hill, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05726331 clinical trial?
NCT05726331 is sponsored by Harvard University Faculty of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.