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Assessment of Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Led by Marmara University · Updated on 2026-03-11
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Assessment of Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being between 18 and 65 years of age
- Presence of radicular pain diagnosed through clinical examination and cervical MRI imaging
- Cervical MRI findings showing cervical disc herniation at least at one level consistent with symptoms
- Willingness to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- History of cervical physical therapy within the past year
- Symptoms or diagnosis of upper-extremity entrapment neuropathy
- Documented vitamin B12 or vitamin D deficiency within the last 2 years
- History of cervical surgery or cervical trauma
- History of upper-extremity surgery or trauma
- Intellectual disability
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Algology Department
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye), 34890
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Research Team
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Fatma B Akdağ, Research Assistant
CONTACT
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Savaş Şencan, Associate Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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