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Investigation of the Effects of Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection on Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Chronic Cervical Radiculopathy
Led by Marmara University · Updated on 2026-01-02
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
16 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Cervical radiculopathy is a common condition caused by irritation or compression of cervical nerve roots, often leading to unilateral neuropathic pain and functional impairment. Proprioceptive deficits in the upper extremity have been demonstrated in various cervical spine disorders; however, the effect of interlaminar epidural steroid injection (ILESI) on upper extremity proprioception in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy has not been previously examined. This prospective interventional study aims to evaluate changes in upper extremity proprioception following unilateral ILESI in patients with cervical disc herniation-related chronic radiculopathy. A secondary aim is to investigate the relationship between proprioceptive changes and clinical outcomes such as pain, neuropathic pain, disability, grip strength, and quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of the Effects of Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection on Upper Extremity Proprioception in Patients With Chronic Cervical Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female or male, 18-65 years of age
- Presence of unilateral cervical radicular pain lasting at least 3 months
- MRI of the cervical spine within the last 12 months showing at least one cervical disc herniation consistent with symptoms
- Diagnosis of chronic cervical radiculopathy based on history, physical exam, and clinical evaluation
- Ability to read and write
- Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Cervical physical therapy or spinal injection within the past 6 months
- Symptoms or diagnosis of upper extremity entrapment neuropathy
- Vitamin B12 or vitamin D deficiency documented within the past year
- History of cervical spine surgery or significant cervical trauma
- Bilateral cervical radicular pain
- Cervical spinal stenosis
- History of upper extremity surgery or significant trauma
- Cognitive impairment, major psychiatric disorder, intellectual disability, or significant neurological disease
- Diagnosis of polyneuropathy
- Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- Current use of medications impairing proprioception or with sedative effects (e.g., gabapentinoids, antidepressants, muscle relaxants)
- Active local or systemic infection
- Coagulopathy or bleeding disorder
- Allergy to any injection components (triamcinolone, lidocaine, saline, contrast medium)
- Pregnancy
- Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
- Illiteracy (unable to read or write)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34890
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Research Team
G
Gökçenur Yalçın, M.D., PMR Specialist
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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