Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Function in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ebtesam Wafik Shehab, Nahed Ahmed Salem, Sandra Ahmed...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41764757Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 40Years - 55Years
All Genders
ID06803134
Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Functional Outcome in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-04-30
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how kinetic control retraining affects neck proprioception and functional outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy, a condition caused by degenerative changes like cervical disc herniation and bone overgrowth. This condition leads to neck pain and pain radiating to the shoulder, affecting quality of life and daily function. The study aims to add important information about the benefits of this specific physical therapy approach compared to standard care. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive kinetic control retraining combined with a selected physical therapy program, while the other group will receive only the selected physical therapy program. Both treatments will last for 30 minutes each session, conducted three times per week for eight weeks. The physical therapy program includes trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, moist hot packs, posture education, and exercises to strengthen deep neck flexors. The kinetic control retraining involves tailored exercises based on motor control tests related to the patient's symptoms. Throughout the eight weeks, participants will be assessed on cervical proprioception using a cervical range of motion device and deep neck flexor strength measured by a craniocervical flexion test with a pressure biofeedback unit. Additional evaluations will include neck pain intensity using a visual analogue scale and neck-related functional performance via the Arabic version of the Neck Disability Index. These measures will help researchers understand the effects of the interventions on neck function and pain.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Kinetic Control Retraining on Neck Proprioception and Functional Outcome in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Age: 40Years - 55Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Forty-four patients with chronic unilateral cervical radiculopathy lasting 3 months to 1 year
- Age between 40 and 55 years, any gender
- Body mass index less than 30 kg/m2
- Cervical spondylosis at C5-C6 or C6-C7 levels confirmed by cervical MRI
You will not qualify if you...
- Cervical myelopathy with signs of pyramidal, posterior column, or spinothalamic tract lesions
- Reduced cervical spine motion due to congenital anomalies, muscle contracture, or bony block
- Previous cervical or shoulder surgery or trauma
- Cervical instability from structural problems like ligament tear or spondylolisthesis
- Psychological issues affecting understanding or lack of directional preference
- Vertebro-basilar artery insufficiency or diabetic neuropathy
- Other conditions affecting physical activity such as cerebrovascular accidents or severe heart disease
- Double crush syndrome or thoracic outlet syndrome
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive selected physical therapy including trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, moist hot pack, posture education, and strengthening exercises for deep neck flexors. Participants in the experimental group also receive kinetic control retraining based on motor control rating scale progression tailored to their symptoms.
3 sessions per week (approximately 24 sessions)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Horus University
Damietta, Egypt
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Research Team
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Ebtesam Wafik Osman Shehab El-Din, M.Sc
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Nagwa Ibrahim Rehab, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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