Status:
RECRUITING
Myo-Electrical and Nerve Root Function Response to Focused Extracorpeal Shock Wave in Cervical Radiculopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Cervical Radiculopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
36-46 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
BACKGROUND: Upper limb nerve root dysfunction with increased active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius is common problem in patients with cervical radiculopathy. The purpose of this study wa...
Detailed Description
Randomized controlled clinical trial among Forty eight (48) patients with cervical radiculopathy. They will be allocated randomly by sealed envelopes into two groups: Group (A): will receive a design...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients suffer from unilateral discogenic cervical radiculopathy of lower cervical spine(C5-C6 and/ or C6-C7) as confirmed with MRI.
- All patients suffer from pain and tenderness on active trigger points of the upper trapezius .
- Age ranging from 36 to 46 years old.
- Duration of symptoms more than 3 months to avoid acute stage of inflammation.
- Side to side amplitude differences of 50% or more in DSSEPs measurement (Naguszewski et al.,2001)
Exclusion
- Posterior osteophytes
- Spinal canal stenosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Vestibular insufficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Any signs or symptoms of myelopathy
- Any abnormalities of deep sensation
- Associated pathologies of upper cervical region or the upper limb that may cause overlapping with clinical findings as referred pain from costotransverse joint, rotator cuff tendonitis, cervical rib syndrome and entrapment neuropathy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 6 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 18 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06102304
Start Date
April 6 2025
End Date
January 18 2026
Last Update
October 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Dokki, Egypt, 11432