Cervical Radiculopathy and Body Mass Index (NCT06255444) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cervical Radiculopathy and Body Mass Index
Turkey (Türkiye)86 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
Body Mass Index (BMI) is thought to impact radiculopathy symptoms. The pressure exerted by fatty tissue on muscle tissue can also significantly affect the nerves. This condition causes radiculopathy. Therefore, high BMI causes an increase in the incidence of radiculopathy. Consequently, it is thought that pain caused by cervical radiculopathy may be related to BMI and affect functionality. Also, it is believed that with the increase in the load on the cervical region, there will be an increase in degenerative disorders and an increase in the incidence of radiculopathy. This study examines the relationship between BMI and peripheral muscle strength, pain, range of motion, disability, quality of life, and functionality in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-65
* Having cervical pathology detected by a neurosurgeon with MRI and having radicular pain symptoms related to this
* BMI \>18.5 kg/m2
* Having symptoms for at least 3 months
* Being able to communicate in Turkish
* Volunteering to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant patients
* Presence of malignancy in the spine
* Having a serious neurological disease
* Primary or metastatic spinal malignancy, history of spinal fractures
* People with neurological diseases (Hemiplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson, etc.).
* Being diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis
* Having undergone a surgical intervention involving the cervical region within the last year
* Lack of cooperation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain Severity
Timeframe: First Day
2
Disability
Timeframe: First Day
3
Range of Motion
Timeframe: First Day
4
Peripheral Muscle Strength
Timeframe: First Day
5
Grip strength
Timeframe: First Day
6
Qulity of life
Timeframe: The scale is scored between 0-100, and a higher score indicates an increase in quality of life.