Kinetic control retraining for neck pain relief in cervical radiculopathy patients

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 investigates the effects of kinetic control retraining on neck proprioception and functional outcomes in patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy. Cervical radiculopathy is often caused by degenerative changes leading to neck pain and radiating discomfort, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. The intervention involves a selected physical therapy program aimed at improving movement control and reducing pain through targeted exercises. The study will include patients aged 40-55 with chronic unilateral cervical radiculopathy and will assess the effectiveness of this non-pharmacological approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Forty Four patients suffering from chronic cervical unilateral radiculopathy (symptomatic duration) (3 months to 1year).
* Their age ranges 40-55 years, from both sexes.
* Body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 Kg/m2
* Cervical spondylosis (at the levels of C5-C6/C6-C7 confirmed by cervical MRI)..

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cervical myelopathy with evidence of pyramidal, posterior column, and or spinothalamic tract lesions.
* Patients with decreased range of motion of cervical spine secondary to congenital anomalies, musculature contracture, or bony block.
* Previous cervical or shoulder surgery or trauma.
* Cervical instability caused by structural problem (e.g. ligament tear or spondylolithesis.
* Psychological problems interfering with the patient understanding of the orders, or patients who did not have direction preference.
* Vertebro-basilar artery insufficiency, diabetic neuropathy.
* Comorbidities that impact physical activity (e.g., cerebrovascular accidents, severe heart disease). - Double crush syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Where it's running

• Horus University
  Damietta, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ebtesam Wafik Osman Shehab El-Din, M.Sc
• Email: ebtsShehab96@gmail.com
• Phone: +20 10 01447604

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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.