Effects of two neck-stretching techniques on pain and movement in people with cervical radicular pain

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 study compares two stretching approaches for cervical radicular pain in adults aged 30–60. It is a single-blinded, two-arm randomized trial enrolling 70 participants, with 40-70 analyzed per group after randomization and allocation concealment. Participants receive either MST plus conventional therapy or PFS plus conventional therapy, with outcomes including pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and functional disability. The trial uses computer-generated randomization and blinded outcome assessment to minimize bias.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Both male and female gender
2. Age 30 to 60 years with a +ve spurling test and radiating arm pain for more than 4 weeks
3. Unilateral cervical radicular pain
4. +ve upper limb tension test and neck disability index \<50%

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of cervical spinal surgery
2. Severe facet joint osteoarthritis
3. History of fracture in the head and neck region
4. Patient with cognitive dysfunction or mental illness, severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, or kidney dysfunction
5. History of dizziness, vertigo, and vomiting
6. Osteoporosis and prolonged use of steroids
7. Cervical myelopathy, tumor, or infectious disease

Where it's running

• Hameed Latif
  Lahore, Pakistan Recruiting
• Hameed Latif Hospital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr.Tariq Shafi, MSPT
• Email: muhammad.tariq@ubas.edu.pk
• Phone: 03454190056

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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.