Assessment of Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy (NCT07319156) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Turkey (Türkiye)58 participantsStarted 2025-12-20
Plain-language summary
There is no study in the current literature that systematically investigates the extent of upper-extremity proprioceptive impairment in patients with radicular neuropathic symptoms secondary to cervical disc herniation, nor its association with clinical findings. Although existing reviews emphasize proprioceptive deficits in populations with neck pain or cervical spondylosis, no studies specifically address the subgroup of cervical disc-related radiculopathy. This gap in knowledge hinders the integration of proprioceptive assessments with upper-extremity functional outcome measures in diagnostic and rehabilitative processes, suggesting a need for more specific data to guide sensory-motor training approaches. The primary aim of the present study is to assess upper-extremity proprioception in patients with cervical radiculopathy by comparing them with a healthy control group. The secondary aim is to examine the relationship between upper-extremity proprioception and clinical outcomes, including parameters such as pain and functional status.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 18 and 65 years of age
* Presence of radicular pain diagnosed through clinical examination and cervical -MRI imaging Patients with cervical MRI findings demonstrating cervical disc herniation at least at one level consistent with their symptoms
* Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of cervical physical therapy within the past year
* Symptoms or diagnosis of upper-extremity entrapment neuropathy
* Patients with documented vitamin B12 or vitamin D deficiency within the last 2 years in available medical records
* History of cervical surgery or cervical trauma
* History of upper-extremity surgery or trauma
* Individuals with intellectual disability
* Presence of major psychiatric comorbidity
* Diagnosis of polyneuropathy
* Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
* Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
* Use of medications that may impair proprioception
* Pregnancy
* Refusal to provide informed consent
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 Upper Limb Proprioception Reaching Test (PRO-Reach)