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Hands vs. ultrasound: can a simple neck exam rival High-Tech imaging?

NCT ID NCT07722676

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida Gulf Coast University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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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Study facts

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Participants

27 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

asymptomatic healthy subjects

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * between 18 and 65 years old * able to read English to provide proper consent Exclusion Criteria: * current neck pain (\>2/10 on a numerical pain rating scale) * cervical radiculopathy, previous cervical spine surgery * known cervical fracture or instability * vertebrobasilar insufficiency * systemic inflammatory disease affecting the cervical spine * pregnancy, traumatic brain injury, concussion * or any condition that contraindicated cervical manual examination or ultrasound imaging.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Neck pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb Hall 101

    Fort Myers, Florida, 33965, United States

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