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NCT03142945 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy vs Traditional Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Mechanical Headaches
A NA study, sponsored by Grand Valley State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT03142945 is a NA study that has completed, run by Grand Valley State University. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants.
The verdict
NCT03142945, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Grand Valley State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
In addition to manual therapy, mobilizations, manipulations, and exercise, the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is currently being used to treat headaches. However, there is little supportive evidence about the efficacy of this type of treatment. The MDT method focuses on actively involving the patient in education and self-management of pain. The focus is to have the patient learn about his/her condition and how to manage the symptoms independently when possible. With regards to research that has been conducted on the use of MDT with headaches, one study compared mechanical traction, rhythmic impulse, and MDT exercises in relieving tension-type headaches (TTH). Mechanical cervical traction was found to be more effective at reducing headaches in both infrequent episodic and frequent episodic TTH. While MDT was used in this study, a general treatment was prescribed to each patient in that group without consideration to directional preference. This treatment had the patients perform the same exercises in the same progression, including four extension exercises, one flexion exercise, two lateral flexion exercise, and one rotation exercise. In addition, they performed the exercises for the same length of time for the same number of repetitions. The study was unclear about whether the exercises were administered by physical therapists or whether the practitioners were MDT credentialed. One case study described the treatment of a cervicogenic headache using the MDT retraction progression along with therapeutic exercises that included deep neck flexor and extensor strengthening and stretching of neck musculature as indicated . The patient reported that performing retractions at home provided him relief from his headaches for progressively longer periods of time as his treatment progressed. By the end of the treatment, the patient no longer experienced headaches. The results from this article support the proposition that headaches which present wi
Interventions
- OTHER Traditional Physical Therapy
- OTHER MDT based physical therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-05-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03142945 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Grand Valley State University, which has 11 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Traditional Physical Therapy is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03142945 about?
NCT03142945 is a clinical study titled "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy vs Traditional Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Mechanical Headaches". In addition to manual therapy, mobilizations, manipulations, and exercise, the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is currently being used to treat headaches. However, there is little supportive evidence about the efficacy of this type of treatment. The MDT method focuses on ac...
What is the current status of trial NCT03142945?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2017-05-15. Estimated completion is 2017-12-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03142945?
The interventions under investigation include: Traditional Physical Therapy (OTHER), MDT based physical therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03142945?
This trial is sponsored by Grand Valley State University, which has 11 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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