| NCT ID | NCT06224829 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Florida |
| Condition | Neck Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 53 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-04-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-22 |
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 53 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-22.
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Brief Summary
This study is interested in whether baseline measures of pain sensitivity i.e. the amount of pressure required to feel pain predicts pain relief following a pain inducing massage AND whether pain relief following a pain inducing massage is different than a pain free massage or placing your hand in a cold water bath. Participants with neck pain will be randomly assigned to receive a pain inducing massage, pain free massage, or to place their hand in a cold water bath.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 60 years old * Currently experiencing neck pain with or without arm pain * Neck pain symptom intensity rated as 4/10 or higher during the last 24 hours * Neck pain for greater than or equal to 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Non- English speaking * Systemic medical conditions known to affect sensation (e.g. diabetes) * History of neck surgery or fracture within the past 6 months * Current history of chronic pain condition other than neck pain * Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy * History of whiplash * Currently using blood thinning medication * Any blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia * Any contraindication to application of ice, such as: uncontrolled hypertension, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, and circulatory compromise * Pregnancy
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06224829 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 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 NCT06224829 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06224829 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bialosky@phhp.ufl.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06224829 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Gainesville, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06224829 clinical trial?
NCT06224829 is sponsored by University of Florida. The trial plans to enroll 53 participants.