Laser guided exercises for neck pain relief in cervical radiculopathy
Effects of Laser Guided Cervical Proprioceptive Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, Cervical Position Sense and Functional Disability in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
This study is testing if laser guided exercises can help people with neck pain from cervical radiculopathy feel better compared to just regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06397196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of laser guided proprioceptive exercises combined with conventional physical therapy on patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy. The study will involve 52 participants aged 35 to 55, who will be randomly assigned to either receive the laser guided exercises or routine physical therapy alone. The trial aims to assess improvements in cervical range of motion, pain levels, functional disability, and joint position sense error over a period of three weeks. Data will be collected using various assessment tools to evaluate the outcomes effectively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 35 to 55 with cervical radiculopathy symptoms and moderate pain levels.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of cervical surgery or specific neurological diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and functional outcomes for patients with cervical radiculopathy.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have shown promise, this specific combination of laser guided exercises and conventional therapy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 35 to 55 years. * Both Genders. * Patients with positive Spurling test . * Patients with positive Distraction test . * Radicular Symptoms in Upper Extremity. (Pain, tingling or numbness in fingers and hand, weakness in arms, shoulders and hand) * Numeric pain rate scale 3 to 7 (moderate) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cervical surgery. * Congenital anomalies involving the cervical spine. * Any neurological disease (e.g, cerebellar disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, syringomyelia) * Specific cause of cervical pain with previous medical diagnosis (e.g., traumatic, rheumatic or systemic pathology) * Known or suspected vestibular pathology, dizziness, sensory nerve pathways or vascular disorders (e.g., migraine, hypertension) * Patients suffering from Vertigo , and Vertebro basilar insufficiency (VBI).
Where this trial is running
Sialkot, Punjab Province
- Islam Central Hospital. — Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sabiha Arshad, M.phill — Riphah Intenational University
- Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, PhD
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03458236752
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.