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Effect of Cervical Exercise Combined With Nerve Mobilization on Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
Led by Quanzheng Chen · Updated on 2024-07-08
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the effects of combining cervical spine exercises with nerve mobilization in patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy. The study aims to determine if this combined approach is more effective than either cervical spine exercises or nerve mobilization alone. Participants include adults aged 18 to 65 without other complications related to cervical spondylosis, who have not undergone recent treatments or surgeries for this condition. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: cervical spine exercises alone, nerve mobilization alone, or a combination of both therapies. Each intervention is performed once daily, six days a week, over two weeks per course, with two courses in total. The study uses a quadruple-blind, randomized design to compare these approaches fairly. During the study, participants undergo assessments of pain using a visual analogue scale, range of motion, and muscle strength at the start and after four weeks. Additional measurements include symptom scales, neck disability indexes, and quality of life surveys. The study monitors participant compliance, mental health, and safety throughout the process, with total involvement spanning the intervention and four-week evaluation period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Cervical Exercise Combined With Nerve Mobilization on Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Meet the diagnostic criteria of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with no other complications
- Age between 18 and 65 years, any gender
- No treatment for cervical spondylosis in the last 1 month
- No previous surgical treatment for cervical spondylosis
- Good compliance with study requirements
- Good mental health with no history of mental illness
- Provide informed consent and sign the consent form
You will not qualify if you...
- Do not meet the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy
- Women who are pregnant
- Severe stenosis of the foramen
- Osteoporosis combined with spinal cord tumor or osteomyelitis
- Infectious diseases, skin defects, or allergies
- Serious heart, lung, or other important organ dysfunction
- Unable to cooperate with the study procedures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive cervical spine exercises, neuromobilization, or a combination of both once a day, 6 times a week. Each course lasts 2 weeks, with a total of 2 courses of intervention.
Daily sessions, 6 days per week, for 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Lingshan County second People's Hospital
Qinzhou, Guangxi, China
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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