Local vibration therapy for neck pain relief
Can Local Vibration be Used to Alleviate Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy?
This study is testing if local vibration therapy can help people with neck pain from cervical radiculopathy feel better and move their necks more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bitlis Eren University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bitlis, Tatvan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06381011 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of local vibration application on patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy, a condition characterized by neck pain and upper extremity symptoms. A total of at least 34 participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving local vibration therapy alongside conventional treatment or a control group receiving placebo vibration therapy with conventional treatment. The study aims to assess improvements in pain, paresthesia, and cervical joint range of motion. The methodology includes a randomized controlled design to ensure reliable results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with confirmed nerve root compression and significant neck pain or upper extremity symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of spinal surgery, upper motor neuron disorders, or other specified exclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive treatment option for alleviating pain and improving mobility in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific application of local vibration for cervical radiculopathy, similar approaches in pain management have shown promise in other conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Between the ages of 18 and 70, * 2\. Nerve root compression according to the magnetic resonance imaging, * 3\. Unilateral or bilateral neck pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, or neck pain with paresthesia or upper extremity pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of previous cervical or thoracic spinal surgery, * 2\. Symptoms or signs of upper motor neuron disorder, * 3\. Body mass index (BMI) higher than 35 kg/m2, * 4\. Having received spinal injection in the last two weeks, * 5\. Presence of local infection at the application site, * 6\. Upper extremity nerve entrapment syndrome (such as carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome), * 7\. Diagnosis of systemic inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), * 8\. Having engaged in strenuous exercise in the last 24 hours, * 9\. Poor or noncompliance to the treatment program
Where this trial is running
Bitlis, Tatvan
- Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital — Bitlis, Tatvan, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ömer Dursun, Asst. Prof. — Bitlis Eren University
- Study coordinator: Ömer Dursun, Asst. Prof.
- Email: fztomrdrsn@gmail.com
- Phone: 5426088687
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.