Instrument assisted chiropractic adjustment using the Activator methods in the treatment of adult patients after anterior cervical spondylodesis

Instrument assisted chiropractic adjustment using the Activator methods in the treatment of adult patients after anterior cervical spondylodesis - Chiropractic adjustment with Activator following ACDF

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00032007

Enrollment

100

Registered

2023-06-12

Start date

2023-07-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

OPS 5-836 (Spondylodesis of the spine)

Interventions

Group 1: Mixed gender study group with patients in condition after mono- to bisegmental anterior cervical spondylodesis (ACDF). The experimental group is treated chiropractically by means of the Activ

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Mono- to bisegmental anterior cervical spondylodesis (ACDF) between C4 and C7 - Persistent pain after surgery - Neurological and sensorimotor dysfunctions of the upper extremities

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Wound healing disorders - Surgical complications - Lack of clearance by the surgeon

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoints are divided into objective parameters (isometric grip strength and cervical spine mobility) and subjective parameters (pain perception using VAS and Neck Disability Index).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Extent and time course of therapy-related changes.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactRainer Thiel

Chiropraxis Rainer Thiel

rainer.thiel@edu.donau-uni.ac.at+4972311826574

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026