Mobilization With Movement vs. Neural Mobilization on Nerve Root Function in Patients With Cervic… (NCT05803954) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mobilization With Movement vs. Neural Mobilization on Nerve Root Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Egypt72 participantsStarted 2023-03-31
Plain-language summary
This study will be conducted to compare the effect of sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGS) versus neural mobilization on clinical outcomes such as 1- nerve root function in the form of: (A) peak to peak amplitude; (B) latency; (C) F wave. 2- pain pressure threshold (PPT) and 3- Neck disability index (NDI) in patients with cervical disc (C5-C6 and/or C6-C7) herniation.
Seventy two patients from both gender with cervical disc (C 5-C 6 and/or C 6- C7) herniation with both sensory and motor nerve affections will be recruited for this study following referral from an experienced neurologist and confirmed diagnosis by MRI. The patients' age will range between 20-50 years, body mass index (BMI) from 18 to 25 kg/cm2.
The patients will be assigned randomly by permuted block to three equal groups; group (A) will receive SNAGS in addition to traditional therapy, group (B) will receive neural mobilization in addition to traditional therapy and group (C) will receive traditional therapy.
peak to peak amplitude, nerve latency and F wave will be measured by electromyography, , pressure pain threshold will be measured by commander algometer. Neck disability will be measured by Arabic neck disability index.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. seventy patients with cervical disc (C 5-C 6 and/or C 6- C7) herniation with both sensory and motor nerve affections, referred from neurologist and confirmed diagnosis by MRI
. Both sexes.
. Age between 20-50 years.
. Patients with neck pain radiating down to the arm.
. Patients with positive findings for spurling test, Upper Limb Tension Test One (ULTTO), cervical distraction test and cervical rotation test towards the symptomatic side \<60.
. BMI from 18 to 25 kg/cm2
. Existed active trigger points within middle trapezius and/ or cervical region.
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
1
F-wave parameters
Timeframe: Change over the course of the study, from baseline to the end of treatment program at 4 weeks
2
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEPs) Latency and Amplitude
Timeframe: Change over the course of the study, from baseline to the end of treatment program at 4 weeks
3
Pain pressure threshold by Pressure algometer
Timeframe: Change over the course of the study, from baseline to the end of treatment program at 4 weeks