Evaluating Local Vibration Treatment for Pain and Movement Limits in Cervical Radiculopathy Patients

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of local vibration on symptoms experienced by patients with cervical radiculopathy, including upper extremity pain, paresthesia, neck pain, and limited cervical joint movement. The study aims to compare the impact of local vibration treatment combined with conventional therapy versus conventional therapy with a placebo vibration. This interventional study includes patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy confirmed by MRI, who have significant neck or upper limb pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will receive a placebo local vibration application alongside conventional treatment, where the vibration device is operated near but not touching the skin. The second group will receive active local vibration treatment applied bilaterally to the cervicothoracic region, using two frequencies 50 Hz and 100 Hz for a total of 20 minutes daily over five consecutive days. The treatment involves specific application points on the neck and back, with the starting side determined by a coin toss. During the study, researchers will assess changes in neck pain, upper limb pain, paresthesia, cervical range of motion, and properties of the upper trapezius muscle immediately and five days after treatment. Participants will be monitored for adherence to the treatment program and evaluated for safety. The total study duration includes initial screening, five days of treatment, and follow-up assessments. The lead sponsor is Bitlis Eren University.

Local Vibration in Cervical Radiculopathy