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NCT02373605 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
A NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 142
- Enrollment target
NCT02373605: Completed NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
NCT02373605 is a NA study that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 142 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02373605, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 142 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with cervicogenic headaches: non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat cervicogenic headaches. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
Primary Outcome
Rating Score. Baseline score must exceed 2/10 to be included in the study.
Interventions
- OTHER Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation
- OTHER Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 142 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-05-15 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02373605 record still lists
NCT02373605 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 142 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation is the first listed.
NCT02373605 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02373605 about?
NCT02373605 is a clinical study titled "Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache". The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with cervicogenic headaches: non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat cervicogenic headaches. This stud...
What is the current status of trial NCT02373605?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 142 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2018-05-15.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02373605?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation (OTHER), Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02373605?
This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02373605's enrollment target sits among peer trials
142 711th of 2000 higher than 1,289 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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