Hands vs. ultrasound: can a simple neck exam rival High-Tech imaging?
NCT ID NCT07722676
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a clinician's manual assessment of neck joint movement — feeling how bones glide as the head moves — agrees with measurements taken by ultrasound. Researchers will compare the two methods in 27 adults without significant neck pain. If the manual exam proves valid, it could support its use as a practical, low-cost tool for evaluating neck mobility.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If the manual test proves accurate, it could support its use as a reliable, low-cost tool for assessing neck mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study in people without significant neck pain, so results may not apply to patients with neck disorders.
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Conditions
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Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall 101
Fort Myers, Florida, 33965, United States
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