Back to resultsGlobal Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Cervical Radiculopathy RADICULOPATHY
Primary Purpose
Cervical Radiculopathy
Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Neck Isometrics Exercises
Global Posture Re-Education
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cervical Radiculopathy
Eligibility Criteria
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
Sites / Locations
- The University of LahoreRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Experimental
Arm Label
Neck Isometrics Exercises
Global Posture Re-Education
Arm Description
This group of participants will receive neck isometric exercises along with routine physical therapy and a hot pack. In this regimen, the patient is commanded to apply minimal resistance on the physiotherapist's hand in front, back, and lateral positions. This resistance is applied for 10 sec with a 15 sec hold with 10-15 repetitions. The protocol will be given to the participants for two weeks. Each session will be of 40 minutes.
This group of participants will receive the Global Posture Re-Education technique with a hot pack. The protocol will be given to the participants for two weeks (1 session on an alternative day with the home plan). Each session will be of 40 minutes.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Pain Intensity
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.
Level of Functional Disability
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.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06028958
Brief Title
Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Cervical Radiculopathy RADICULOPATHY
Official Title
Effects Of Global Postural Re-Education And Neck Isometric Exercises In Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
July 1, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
October 15, 2023 (Anticipated)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Lahore
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
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
Masking Description
The outcome accessor will be unaware of the treatment group.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
85 (Anticipated)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Neck Isometrics Exercises
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
This group of participants will receive neck isometric exercises along with routine physical therapy and a hot pack. In this regimen, the patient is commanded to apply minimal resistance on the physiotherapist's hand in front, back, and lateral positions. This resistance is applied for 10 sec with a 15 sec hold with 10-15 repetitions. The protocol will be given to the participants for two weeks. Each session will be of 40 minutes.
Arm Title
Global Posture Re-Education
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
This group of participants will receive the Global Posture Re-Education technique with a hot pack. The protocol will be given to the participants for two weeks (1 session on an alternative day with the home plan). Each session will be of 40 minutes.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Neck Isometrics Exercises
Intervention Description
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.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Global Posture Re-Education
Intervention Description
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 Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain Intensity
Description
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.
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..
Title
Level of Functional Disability
Description
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.
Time Frame
Change in Functional Status will be measured at baseline, at first week, and at second week of treatment.
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
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
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Bushra Umer, MS
Phone
+923089266552
Email
bushraumer05@gmail.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Ayesha Jamil, M.Phil
Phone
+923244481031
Email
ayesha.jamil@uipt.uol.edu.pk
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ashfaq Dr Ahmed, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
The University of Lahore
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The University of Lahore
City
Lahore
State/Province
Punjab
ZIP/Postal Code
5400
Country
Pakistan
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Bushra Umer, MS
Phone
+923089266552
Email
bushraumer05@gmail.com
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ayesha Jamil, M.Phil
Phone
+923244481031
Email
ayesha.jamil@uipt.uol.edu.pk
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Bushra Umer, MS
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Time Frame
It will be shared soon after publication
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