Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy (NCT07365917) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises on Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-09-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of core stabilization exercise on functional outcome and craniovertebral angle which is the angle of forward head , in adults with cervical radiculopathy. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is there a significant effect of core stabilization exercises (CSEs) on craniovertebral angle (CVA) in patients with cervical radiculopathy?
* Is there a significant effect of core stabilization exercises (CSEs) on functional outcome in patients with cervical radiculopathy? Researchers will compare effect of adding core stabilization exercises to conventional physical therapy program (TENS, hot pack, US, manual therapy and strengthening exercises) Vs conventional physical therapy program alone to see if there is a beneficial effect of adding core stabilization exercises to physical therapy program Participants in study group will perform core stabilization exercises in addition to conventional PT program while participants in control group will receive conventional PT program
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with Posterolateral cervical disc proplapse at level of C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels
. Neck Disability Index (NDI) score exceeding 20%.
. Neck pain of mild to moderate intensity (VAS ≥ 3).
. Their symptoms lasting for a duration exceeding six weeks
. Three out of four elements are positive in the following tests: spurling test, distraction test, upper limb tension test, shoulder abduction test.
. Body mass index should not exceed 30 kg/m².
. Patients complaining from neck pain and unilateral radicular pain, parathesia, motor manifestations or hyporeflexia
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
Craniovertebral Angle
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
2
Arabic Version of Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Timeframe: from enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks