Effect of Neck vs. Combined Neck-Lumbar Mobilization on Pain and Motion in Cervical Disc Herniation (NCT06858605) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Neck vs. Combined Neck-Lumbar Mobilization on Pain and Motion in Cervical Disc Herniation
Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2022-06-15
Plain-language summary
Background To assess the effectiveness of Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy (KEOMT) applied to cervical-only mobilization versus both lumbar and cervical regions on pain intensity and range of motion (ROM) in individuals with cervical disc herniation, Methods: Thirty three participants were enrolled in the study. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received cervical-only KEOMT while Group B received combined lumbar and cervical KEOMT, Interventions were administered three times a week for four weeks. Pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ROM was assessed for flexion and lateral flexion, and Neck Pain and Disability Index (NPDI) and Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were used for evaluation.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 55 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:
* Diagnosed with cervical disc herniation at least 8 weeks but not more than 5 years prior.
* Cervical disc herniation verified by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 1 or 2 segmental levels, consistent with clinical findings.
* Neck Disability Index (NDI) score greater than 5.
* No use of analgesic medication other than the prescribed treatment before or during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of myelopathy, whiplash-associated disorder, generalized myalgia, malignant tumor, or inflammatory disease.
* Painful back problems or neurological symptoms within the past year.
* Psychiatric disorders or drug abuse.
* Contraindications to physical therapy or inability to return to work or perform physical therapy due to other diseases or disabilities.
* Inability to communicate effectively.
* Participation in any additional interventions outside the prescribed treatment during the study period.
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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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
Visuel Analog Scale
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Range of motion
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
3
Neck Pain and Disability Assessment
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
4
Quality of life scale
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year