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Short-Term Effects of Combined Manual Therapy to the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
NCT01318720 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Neck pain continues to be a prevalent condition in our society. Manual therapy (hands on techniques for the treatment of neck pain is an intervention commonly implemented in clinical practice. Recently researchers and clinicians have implemented manual therapy techniques to the thoracic spine (midback) to treat patients with neck pain. To date no studies have examined the short-term combined effects of thoracic spine manual therapy and cervical spine manual therapy in the treatment of patients with mechanical neck pain. The purpose this study is to assess the combined effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation with cervical spine non-thrust manipulation in patients with neck pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Manual Therapy
Study Locations (2)
New York
- Long Island University — Brooklyn
- Masefield Cavallaro Physical Therapy — Brooklyn
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 64 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01318720
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01318720 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 64 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Masefield and Cavallaro Physical Therapy, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Neck Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Manual Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01318720 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01318720 about?
NCT01318720 is a clinical study titled "Short-Term Effects of Combined Manual Therapy to the Cervical and Thoracic Spine". Neck pain continues to be a prevalent condition in our society. Manual therapy (hands on techniques for the treatment of neck pain is an intervention commonly implemented in clinical practice. Recently researchers and clinicians have implemented manual therapy techniques to the thoracic spine (midba...
What is the current status of trial NCT01318720?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 64 participants. The study started on 2009-11. Estimated completion is 2012-06.
What conditions does trial NCT01318720 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neck Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01318720?
The interventions under investigation include: Manual Therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01318720?
This trial is sponsored by Masefield and Cavallaro Physical Therapy, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01318720 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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