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Neural Mobilization With Intermittent Cervical Traction on Grip Strength, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life in Cervical Radiculopathy

NCT06043934 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 85

Last updated 2023-09-21

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Summary

Cervical radiculopathy commonly called "pinched nerve," occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. This may cause pain that radiates into the shoulder and/or arm, as well as muscle weakness and numbness.

Conditions

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

Interventions

OTHER

Neural Mobilization with Intermittent Cervical Traction

This group will receive Neural Mobilization with Intermittent Cervical Traction along with routine physical therapy. The patient will be positioned in a supine position with 10 to 15 degrees of flexion on a comfortable treatment table. A suitable pillow will be arranged to support their head. The cervical traction device's integrity and readiness will be confirmed by the therapist. The starting weight will be about 10% of the patient's body weight, and this will slowly increase up to an appropriate level. The on-and-off times will be decided based on the patient's comfort and specific condition. Generally, a ratio of 3:1 or 4:1 (hold: rest) is used. For instance, 60 seconds of traction followed by 20 seconds of rest. The total treatment time will generally range between 15-20 minutes for 3 to 4 times per week. Participants will be scheduled to attend 12 treatment sessions ( 3-4 sessions every week for 4 weeks; 45 min each session).

OTHER

Neural Mobilization

This Group will receive Neural Mobilization with routine physical therapy. Each nerve glide exercise will be performed ideally around 2-3 times, depending on the patient's comfort and tolerance levels. The intensity of the exercise is governed by the degree of stretch applied to the nerve. This should be within the patient's comfort level, causing a mild stretching sensation rather than pain. Each nerve glide will be performed in a set of 10-15 repetitions. Rest periods should be provided between each repetition and set, ensuring the patient's comfort. In median nerve glide the patient will be seated comfortably. Their arm will be guided into shoulder depression, elbow extension, forearm supination, and wrist and finger extension. The patient will then be instructed to slowly flex and extend their wrist while maintaining the other positions. Participants will be scheduled to attend 12 treatment sessions ( 3-4 sessions every week for 4 weeks; 45 min each session).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Umair Ahmad, PhD · University of Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-09-01
Primary Completion
2023-12-30
Completion
2024-01-15

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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