Comparing inflatable collar to manual neck stretching
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to gently stretch the neck to relieve pain and numbness in the arm caused by a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy). It looks at whether a special inflatable neck collar or hands-on manual stretching works better to improve symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 44 years old.
- You have neck pain that rates higher than 4 out of 10, but less than 8 out of 10.
- Your neck disability score is under 24 (mild to moderate).
- You have one-sided arm symptoms like pain, numbness, or tingling.
- You have no history of recent neck injury, surgery, or other serious health problems like rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, or spinal cord issues.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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