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NCT Number: NCT06028958

Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Cervical Radiculopathy RADICULOPATHY

Cervical radiculopathy is a common neurological disorder that is caused by compression of the nerve, inflammation of nerve roots, or space-occupying lesions. Cervical radiculopathy is the most common health-related problem worldwide. The conservative approach like education, specific exercises, and spinal manipulation is usually given for chronic cases with good outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University of Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

About this study

Cervical Radiculopathy is a condition in which a nerve is entrapped between the bones and causes numbness and tingling. Neck isometric exercises are a basic treatment plan for strength training. Global postural reeducation is a technique the manual cervical traction along with body alignment that helps to reduce symptoms more rapidly. This whole procedure is completed more easily, without a machine and satisfying for the patient.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 to 35 years.
  • Both genders, Males and females
  • One-sided upper limb pain or numbness
  • Any 2 out of 4 tests are positive Spurling test, Distraction test, Ipsilateral cervical traction test, and Upper Limb test

Exclusion criteria

  • Bilateral upper limb pain
  • Previous history of cervical surgery
  • Cervical spine
  • Injection therapy in the past 2 weeks
  • Being Pregnant women

Treatment and study plan

Neck Isometrics Exercises

Other

Isometric exercises are tightening (contractions) of a specific muscle or group of muscles. During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn't noticeably change length. The affected joint also doesn't move. Isometric exercises help maintain strength.

Global Posture Re-education

Other

Global postural rehabilitation (GPR) is an approach that considers the body in its overall aspect. This technique aims to relax the envelope of the muscles (fascia) while relaxing the muscle chains to reduce the strain on the joints. The end result is a more suitable posture and less pain.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity

    Time frame: Pain intensity will be measured at baseline, and change in pain intensity will be measured at 1st week, and 2nd week of treatment..

    Neck pain will be assessed utilizing the 10cm Visual Analogue Scale. The members will register their current pain level by selecting any from 0(no pain) to 10(unbearable pain) presented ahead a level line.

  2. Level of Functional Disability

    Time frame: Change in Functional Status will be measured at baseline, at first week, and at second week of treatment.

    The level of Functional disability will be measured by using the neck disability index. It contains 10 readings including pain intensity, personal care, headache, lifting, reading, concentration, work, driving sleeping, and recreation. The questions are measured on a 6-point scale from 0 (no disability) to 5 (full disability). The numeric response for each item is summed for a score varying from 0 to 50.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Lahore

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects Of Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 8, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 28, 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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