Effect of Shock Wave Therapy on Nerve Function in Cervical Radiculopathy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the impact of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy on myo-electric and nerve function responses in patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy. A total of 48 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the shock wave treatment combined with a physical therapy program or a sham treatment with the same physical therapy. The study will assess outcomes such as hand grip strength, pain levels, and tenderness in the upper trapezius muscle using various measurement techniques. The goal is to determine the efficacy of this innovative therapy in improving nerve function and reducing pain.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. All patients suffer from unilateral discogenic cervical radiculopathy of lower cervical spine(C5-C6 and/ or C6-C7) as confirmed with MRI.
2. All patients suffer from pain and tenderness on active trigger points of the upper trapezius .
3. Age ranging from 36 to 46 years old.
4. Duration of symptoms more than 3 months to avoid acute stage of inflammation.
5. Side to side amplitude differences of 50% or more in DSSEPs measurement (Naguszewski et al.,2001)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Posterior osteophytes
2. Spinal canal stenosis
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Vestibular insufficiency
5. Osteoporosis
6. Any signs or symptoms of myelopathy
7. Any abnormalities of deep sensation
8. Associated pathologies of upper cervical region or the upper limb that may cause overlapping with clinical findings as referred pain from costotransverse joint, rotator cuff tendonitis, cervical rib syndrome and entrapment neuropathy.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
  Giza, Dokki, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Engy BadrEldin S Moustafa, PhD — Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
• Study coordinator: Engy BadrEldin S Moustafa, PhD
• Email: engybm.saleh@cu.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201099445112

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.