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Myo-kinetic Stretching Versus Post-isometrics Relaxation Exercise With Traction in Patients of Cervical Radiculopathy

Primary Purpose

Cervical Radiculopathy

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Myokinetic stretching technique
Post Isometric Relaxation
Sponsored by
Riphah International University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Cervical Radiculopathy

Eligibility Criteria

30 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Duration of cervical pain more than 4 weeks. History of positive Spurling test Exclusion Criteria: History of previous cervical surgery Cervical spine tumor. Rheumatoid arthritis, prolong steroid use and osteoporosis in cervical region. Cervical spine fracture.

Sites / Locations

  • Allied HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Interventional Group A

Interventional Group B

Arm Description

• Group A will receive conservative baseline treatment consisted of hot pack therapy for 10 minutes and traction for 8 minutes with Myokinetic stretching technique. Subject will be in supine lying on the plinth and the head will be placed at the edge of the plinth by the therapist. Then with one hand the therapist held the neck in cervical lateral flexion to the opposite side so as to achieve the stretching of the trapezius muscle. Myofascial release by applying sustained finger pressure for 5-10 s on the involved trapezius was given. A gentle myofascial stretching force was applied to take up slack and sustained until a release occurred .The MST protocol comprised of three sets of 4 stretches with 5 seconds rest period between the stretches. Treatment will be provided twice a week for 8 weeks.

• Group B will be treated by conventional baseline treatment with Post-isometric Relaxation Exercises. Cervical paraspinal post isometric relaxation will be performed with the patient supine, while the therapist will slowly lift the patient's head toward the ceiling. Once a comfortable stretch will be felt, the patient is asked to push their head back (with approximately 10% of their strength), while the therapist will resist the movement; thus, creating an isometric contraction. This position is held for 8-10 seconds. The patient will be asked to inhale deeply and, upon exhalation, will be instructed to relax while the therapist will lift the patient's head a little further towards the ceiling. The protocol will be comprised of three sets of post isometric relaxation with 5 seconds rest period. Treatment will be provided twice a week for 8 weeks.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cervical Pain
Cervical Pain will be measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Neck Disability
Neck disability will be measured by Neck Disability Index
Cervical Range of motion
Cervical Range of motion will be measured by Goniometer

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
March 31, 2023
Last Updated
March 31, 2023
Sponsor
Riphah International University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05812625
Brief Title
Myo-kinetic Stretching Versus Post-isometrics Relaxation Exercise With Traction in Patients of Cervical Radiculopathy
Official Title
Effectiveness of Myo-kinetic Stretching Exercises Versus Post-isometrics Relaxation Exercise With Traction in Patients of Cervical Radiculopathy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
March 10, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
May 10, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 10, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Riphah International University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness of Myo-kinetic stretching exercises versus post-isometric relaxation exercise in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Convenient sampling technique will be used to enroll the patients. Patients will be screened on the basis of pre formulated eligibility criteria. Written Consent will be taken from each patient for participation in the trial. The calculated Sample size of this study will be 68 calculated through Epitool. Group A will receive conservative baseline treatment consisted of hot pack therapy for 10 minutes and traction for 8 minutes. Myo-kinetic stretching exercises and group B will receive conservative baseline treatment and post-isometric relaxation exercise. The assessment of patients will be done at baseline, 4th and 8th week. The outcomes from patients will be calculated by using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Goniometer and Neck Disability Index. The comparison between pre-treatment and post-treatment data will be done after 8th week. Data will be analyzed through SPSS 25.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Cervical Radiculopathy

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
68 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Interventional Group A
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
• Group A will receive conservative baseline treatment consisted of hot pack therapy for 10 minutes and traction for 8 minutes with Myokinetic stretching technique. Subject will be in supine lying on the plinth and the head will be placed at the edge of the plinth by the therapist. Then with one hand the therapist held the neck in cervical lateral flexion to the opposite side so as to achieve the stretching of the trapezius muscle. Myofascial release by applying sustained finger pressure for 5-10 s on the involved trapezius was given. A gentle myofascial stretching force was applied to take up slack and sustained until a release occurred .The MST protocol comprised of three sets of 4 stretches with 5 seconds rest period between the stretches. Treatment will be provided twice a week for 8 weeks.
Arm Title
Interventional Group B
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
• Group B will be treated by conventional baseline treatment with Post-isometric Relaxation Exercises. Cervical paraspinal post isometric relaxation will be performed with the patient supine, while the therapist will slowly lift the patient's head toward the ceiling. Once a comfortable stretch will be felt, the patient is asked to push their head back (with approximately 10% of their strength), while the therapist will resist the movement; thus, creating an isometric contraction. This position is held for 8-10 seconds. The patient will be asked to inhale deeply and, upon exhalation, will be instructed to relax while the therapist will lift the patient's head a little further towards the ceiling. The protocol will be comprised of three sets of post isometric relaxation with 5 seconds rest period. Treatment will be provided twice a week for 8 weeks.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Myokinetic stretching technique
Intervention Description
Myokinetic stretching technique (MST) is a form of myofascial release, which involves active or passive stretching and movement as well as muscle energy techniques until a desirable release from the taut band is achieved.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Post Isometric Relaxation
Intervention Description
Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR) is the effect of the decrease in muscle tone in a single or group of muscles, after a brief period of submaximal isometric contraction of the same muscle.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cervical Pain
Description
Cervical Pain will be measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Neck Disability
Description
Neck disability will be measured by Neck Disability Index
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Cervical Range of motion
Description
Cervical Range of motion will be measured by Goniometer
Time Frame
8 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Duration of cervical pain more than 4 weeks. History of positive Spurling test Exclusion Criteria: History of previous cervical surgery Cervical spine tumor. Rheumatoid arthritis, prolong steroid use and osteoporosis in cervical region. Cervical spine fracture.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Sahreen Anwar, Ph.D
Phone
03346591705
Email
sahreen.anwar@riphahfsd.edu.pk
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Muhammad Talha Hassan Javed, Masters
Phone
03348196967
Email
drtalhahassan97@gmail.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sahreen Anwar, Ph.D
Organizational Affiliation
Riphah International University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Allied Hospital
City
Faisalābad
State/Province
Punjab
ZIP/Postal Code
38000
Country
Pakistan
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sobia Nawaz, PPDPT
Phone
0092419210082
Email
info@pmc.edu.pk

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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