Relationship Between Craniovertebral Angle, Lumbar Proprioception, and Trunk Muscle Strength in C… (NCT07240090) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Relationship Between Craniovertebral Angle, Lumbar Proprioception, and Trunk Muscle Strength in Cervical Radiculopathy
Egypt64 participantsStarted 2025-11-18
Plain-language summary
The study aimed to
* Investigate the relation of cranio-vertebral angle with lumbar proprioception in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
* Investigate the relation of cranio-vertebral angle with trunk muscles strength in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that causes neck pain radiating to the arm due to nerve root compression. The study seeks to explore whether posture and trunk control are affected in these patients. Participants will be assessed for craniovertebral angle, lumbar proprioception, and trunk muscle strength using standardized physical therapy evaluation methods. The findings may help in understanding postural and neuromuscular changes associated with cervical radiculopathy and improve rehabilitation programs
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with cervical radiculopathy with ≥3 months history of neck pain radiating to only one upper extremity (unilateral)
* Patients with forward head posture and craniovertebral angle \<50°
* Age between 30 and 55 years
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 29.9 kg/m²
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cervical myelopathy
* Acute cervical radiculopathy
* Neck pain without radiculopathy
* Diabetic neuropathy
* Previous cervical surgery
* Cervical trauma
* Entrapment neuropathies in the upper limbs
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Tumors or infections involving the cervical or lumbar spine
* Acute or chronic lumbar radiculopathy
* Vertebral fractures
* Lumbar spinal stenosis
* Cauda equina syndrome
* Previous lumbar surgery
* Lumbar spondylolisthesis
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.