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Effects of Mulligan Belt Traction Versus Fisted Traction in Patients With Lower Cervical Spine Radiculopathy

Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2025-07-02

Plain-language summary

Individuals with a lower cervical spine radiculopathy diagnosis will undergo screening to determine their eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible participants will be asked for their informed consent

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 60 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:• Age 25-60 years * Both Male and Female * Clinically or radiologically diagnosed lower cervical radiculopathy(C5-C7) * Neck pain radiating to the arm and hand * Positive Spurling's Test or Upper Limb Tension test * Subacute to chronic phase (\>4 weeks to 6\< weeks) * Moderate pain (VAS\> 4/10) * Evident by a score on Neck Disability Index (NDI \>20%) * Able and willing to give informed consent and follow the protocol * Cervical spine active range of motion (CSAROM) Exclusion Criteria:• Cervical Fracture * Thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome * History of previous cervical surgery * Osteoporosis of cervical spine * Sign of myelopathy * Severe cervical disc herniation with cord compression * Red flag signs (Rheumatoid arthritis, history of trauma, ankylosing spondylitis, prolonged steroid used and malignancy

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

Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: baseline to 4 week

Numeric pain rating scale

Timeframe: baseline to 4 week

Cervical Range of Motion

Timeframe: baseline to 4 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07628439

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-06

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.