The Efficacy of Cervical Lordosis Rehabilitation for Nerve Root Function and Pain in Cervical Spo… (NCT05547997) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Efficacy of Cervical Lordosis Rehabilitation for Nerve Root Function and Pain in Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2020-01-01
Plain-language summary
To test the hypothesis that improvement of cervical lordosis (CL) in cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) will improve clinical features in a population suffering from CSR. Thirty chronic lower CSR patients with CL \< 25° will be included. Patients will be assigned randomly into two equal groups, study and control . Both groups will receive neck stretching and exercises and infrared; additionally the study group will receive cervical extension traction. Treatments will be applied 3 time per week for 10 weeks after which groups will be followed for 3-months and 2-years. Amplitude of dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials (DSSEPS), Cervical lordosis, and pain scales (NRS) will be measured.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral radiculopathy due to spondylotic changes of the lower cervical spine
* Absolute rotatory angle is less than 20°
* side to side amplitude differences of 50% or more in dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials measurement
Exclusion Criteria:
* Central spinal canal stenosis
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Vestibulobasilar insufficiency
* Osteoporosis
* Inability to tolerate the cervical extension position
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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The Change in amplitude of dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials
Timeframe: will be measured at four intervals ;before treatment, after 10 weeks of treatment, at follow up of 3 months and at follow up of 2 years