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NCT Number: NCT06932510

EFFECTS OF INFLATTABLE CERVICAL TRACTION COLLAR AS COMPARED TO MANUAL TRACION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

19 year–44 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad.

Islamabad, 64000, Pakistan

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy on

  • Pain
  • Functional Disability
  • Range of motion Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a sealed opaque envelope method.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 19-44 years Neck pain >4 and <8 on NPRS NDI scoring <24(moderate disability) Positive Spurling test Positive Distraction Test Active and passive ROM limited/painful towards the side of pain Radiating Symptoms Numbness/paresthesia radiating to upper limb Both genders Positive - Upper Limb Neural Tension Tests (ULNTT) will be included. -

Exclusion criteria

Patients having Bilateral radiating sign and symptoms Cervical myelopathy Cervical syringomyelia Rheumatoid arthritis Thoracic outlet syndrome Brachial plexopathy Cervical Rib Vertebrobasilar insufficiency Recent history of fracture, surgery, trauma or whiplash Positive alar ligament stress test Positive sharp purser stress test Cervical instability Cancer, tumor or sudden weight loss.

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Treatment and study plan

Manual Traction

Procedure

Manual cervical traction will be administered by a trained physical therapist.

Cervical Traction Collar

Device

Cervical traction will be administered via Cervical Traction Collar.

Primary outcomes

  1. Neck Pain

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Neck pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, which has scoring from 0 to 100 mm, and a higher score represents greater pain and a lower score represents less pain.

  2. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    It consists of 10 items, each scored on a scale of 0-5, with 0 indicating no pain or limitations and 5 indicating the worst imaginable pain or limitation. The total score ranges from 0-50, with higher score indicating greater disability. The score can also be expressed in terms of percentage.

  3. Cervical Range of Motion

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Cervical range of motion will be measured using a Goniometer. A higher score represents greater range of motion, and lower score represents decreased or lesser range of morion of cervical spine.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 17, 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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