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NCT Number: NCT07592715

Effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Neural Flossing Technique in Patients With Cervical Rediculopathy

The primary objective of this research was to conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes following McKenzie therapy and neural mobilization in individuals diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy

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Key information

Conditions

Cervical Radicular Pain Cervical Radiculopathy Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Radiculopathy

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

In this RCT, 28 individuals meeting the standard criteria for cervical radiculopathy were recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups (n=14 each). Group A underwent McKenzie exercises, while Group B received the Neural Flossing technique. To ensure consistency, both groups were provided with identical baseline care, including hot packs, TENS, and postural education. The treatment protocol consisted of three sessions weekly for a total of four weeks

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • subjects with age 25 to 60 years
  • subject having acute onset of cervical radiculopathy

Exclusion criteria

  • subjects with cervical trauma
  • subjects with cervical or upper limb arthritis
  • subjects with spinal tumours or surgery

Treatment and study plan

Mckenzie Exercise

Other

Group A will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with McKenzie Exercises for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Neural Flossing

Other

Group B will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with Neural Flossing Technique for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    It is used to measure pain and has a scale of 0-100 mm where 0 means No pain and 100 means Worst imaginable pain.

  2. Neck Disability Index

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a 10-item questionnaire designed to measure the impact of neck pain on daily activities. Each item was scored from 0 to 5, with a total aggregate score of 50. The NDI has demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability in populations with cervical radiculopathy, with a score reduction of 5 points representing a clinically meaningful improvement."

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparing the Effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Neural Flossing Technique in Patients With Cervical Rediculopathy

Important dates

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

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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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