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NCT Number: NCT07289607

Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy is characterized by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired neuromuscular control due to nerve root compression. Proprioception dysfunction is often an overlooked component of this condition and can affect balance, posture, and motor control.

TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy is a form of deep heat electrotherapy known to improve tissue perfusion and neuromuscular function. Although TECAR is widely used for pain relief and mobility, its role in improving proprioception remains under-investigated, especially in cervical conditions. This study aims to bridge this gap by assessing proprioceptive outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy receiving TECAR therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Cervical Radiculopathy Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Radiculopathy

Age range

30 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

  • Design: Randomized controlled trial.
  • Groups:
  • Control group: Receives standard physiotherapy (e.g., cervical traction, exercises).
  • Experimental group: Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy.
  • Duration: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
  • Outcome Measures: Joint position sense (JPS) using cervical repositioning tests, pain (VAS), functional disability (NDI).
  • Assessment Times: Baseline and after 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • • Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by clinical and radiological findings
  • Age 30-40 years
  • Pain duration > 4 weeks

Exclusion criteria

  • • Cervical fracture or surgery
  • Vestibular disorders
  • Rheumatologic or neurological diseases
  • Cognitive impairment or pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

TECAR Therapy

Device

TECAR Therapy A form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz.

It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.

Sham TECAR therapy

Device

TECAR Therapy a form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz.

It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.

Primary outcomes

  1. proprioception function

    Time frame: Baseline

    assessment of proprioception functions via CROM

  2. Cervical ROM

    Time frame: Baseline

    ROM assessment via CROM

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

ibrahim A abu ella, Phd

CONTACT

[email protected]

+201008442281

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Delta University for Science and Technology

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of TECAR Therapy on Proprioception Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 18, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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