{ "Validating a Neck Pain Treatment Rule", "This study aims to improve neck pain treatment by testing a method to identify people most likely to benefit from a specific physical therapy technique called cervical spine thrust joint manipulation (a quick, gentle movement of the neck joints). We are looking for 160 adults, aged 18-70, who have neck pain, with or without arm symptoms, and a certain level of disability and pain. Participants will receive either cervical manipulation or low-grade mobilizations (gentle neck movements), followed by exercises. The main goal is to see if those identified by the method as likely responders to manipulation show greater improvement in their neck disability after 6 months. We also want to see if this approach reduces healthcare costs.", "design": "This is a randomized clinical trial involving 160 participants. You would be assigned by chance to one of two treatment groups.", "commitments": "You would receive 2 sessions of either cervical manipulation or mobilization, followed by 3 sessions of exercises. You will have follow-up assessments at one week, 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months.", "compensation": "Not stated in the trial record.", "follow_up": "Participants will be followed for 6 months after treatment to assess both short-term and long-term effects.", }

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