Neck Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
In recent years, an anatomical connection of suboccipital muscle fibers to the dura has been found in pathological studies. The physiologic function of these fibers is still unknown. Using Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRI), this study will investigate whether these fibers undergo changes in patients suffering from primary chronic neck pain. In addition, the biomechanical parameters of neck movements in these patients will be correlated with the imaging findings.
Interventions
OTHERBiomechanical parameters
OTHERMRI
MRI of cervical spine
Sponsors
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Chronic Neck Pain
Exclusion criteria
* Have undergone cervical spine surgery * Known cerebral vascular disease of the carotid or vertebral arteries * Malignant disease of the cervical spine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Volume and Number of Muscle Fibers in Myodural Bridges | One hour | A composite outcome including the interpretation, counting and measurement of muscle fibers as found on MRI |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of cervical range of motion | Two hours | Measurements will be made using a cervical range of motion device (CROM Device) |
Countries
Israel
Contacts
Primary ContactYaron River, MD
Backup ContactAnne Eden Afgin, MD
Outcome results
None listed