Yoga Chikitsa for Neck Pain Caused by Cervical Spondylosis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2017-12-25
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Neck Pain caused by Cervical spondylosis (CS) is one of the most common health complaints. Despite its frequency as clinical problem worldwide, there are few evidence-based studies that document efficacy of therapies for neck pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Yoga chikitsa (Yoga therapy) on pain and quality of life (QOL) in CS patients compared to usual care.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: NMP Medical Research Institute
• Collaborator: Warwick Research Services

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of CS and confirmed by cervical radiographic examination

• Neck pain with CS

• Ready to Consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy

• Duration of neck pain < 6 months

• Comorbid systematic condition (Diabetes, Cardiovascular)

• History of cervical surgery, cervical injury, or disease of bones or joints.