Finding the 7th neck bone by touch in neck pain patients
This trial looks at a simple way to find the 7th neck bone (cervical vertebra) by feeling it while you move your neck. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You have neck pain.
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are male or female.
- You do not have or suspect ankylosing spondylitis (a type of spine arthritis).
- You have not had surgery on your neck.
- You do not have a birth defect in your neck.
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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