Active clinical trials for "Neck Pain"

In this study we are investigating whether there is a relationship between the lordosis angle measured on cervical X-RAY images on the severity and level of cervical disc herniation detected by cervical MRI, demographic characteristics and the duration and posture of the person's daily life activities.

For people who use computers a lot, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck are a common problem . It is generally agreed that the etiology of work-related neck disorders is multidimensional which is associated with, and influenced by, a complex array of individual, physical and psychosocial factors.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of genetic testing on healthcare decisions and patient outcomes in interventional pain management clinical care. Results of genetic testing will also be compared with the clinical outcome measures collected to discover novel genetic factors that may influence patient care.

In this study we will prospectively examine the safety and clinical effects of ultrasound-guided cervical medial branch blocks.

PURPOSE: To translate, validate and examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the COMI in Egyptian patients with neck pain. BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in adults affecting from 45.5% to 48%. It may cause disability that interferes with the quality of life. It is usually treated conservatively. To evaluate treatment effectiveness, patients need close monitoring and follow-up. Different assessment tools are recommended including patient reported outcome measures. One of the newly introduced outcome measure is The Neck Core Outcome Measure Index (COMI). It is characterized by being brief, simple, self-reported and easy to answer questionnaire. The SPINE TANGO, which is the spine organization In Europe, has recommended its use for all patients with spine disorders. This questionnaire has been translated into different languages such as German, Polish and Italian but it has never been translated and validated in the Arabic language. HYPOTHESES The Arabic version of neck-COMI will be a valid tool for the assessment of neck pain in Egyptian patients. The Arabic version of neck-COMI will be a reliable tool for the assessment of neck pain in Egyptian patients. RESEARCH QUESTION: Will the Arabic version of neck-COMI be a valid and reliable tool to assess neck pain in the Egyptian patients?

Systematically assessing the proprioception-coordination capacity of the spine in patients with different severity of neck disability could reveal how the dysfunction of the sensory-motor system was progressed. From the result of the research, a prospective study would be designed to test the hypotheses that described the mechanism of neck pain based on the results to the present study.

This study investigates if/how an experimentally applied muscle pain/soreness, lasting for some days may affect brain activity, balance, movement patterns, muscle function and pain sensitivity in a healthy population

This study investigates the effect of exercise on pain sensitivity in ongoing neck pain patients compared to a healthy control group.

Cervical epidural steroid injections The hanging drop (HD) technique is commonly used for identifying the cervical epidural space. The hanging drop (HD) technique is using the negative pressure in the epidural space. The subject of debate whether the epidural space exhibits negative pressure. In a previous study, EP might be influenced by body position No report or peer-reviewed literature to demonstrate the cervical epidural pressure (CEP) now. The hypothesis of this study There is a difference in the cervical epidural pressure between in the prone and sitting positions To evaluate this hypothesis, CEPs in the prone and sitting groups were measured and compared in the two groups. Using a closed pressure measurement system Under fluoroscopic guidance.

The goal of this research project is to develop a new system that uses lasers to provide 3-dimensional (3-D) images of the cervical spine (the seven spinal bones in the neck) in a moving person. Doctors and researchers could use this system to examine people with spinal disorders and to learn more about how the spine works. The laser technique would be better than existing imaging methods because it would provide 3-D views of the cervical spine and would not expose patients to radiation. These two features would make a laser system a safer and more effective tool than other imaging systems. This technique should be suitable for a wide variety of uses because the sensitivity of the measurement can be adjusted depending on what is being studied. The benefits of this research will include helping doctors and other health practitioners to detect and diagnose painful spinal disorders more effectively. This should lead to improved treatment and management of spinal disorders.