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Home-Based Exercise After Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection for Cervical Radiculopathy

NCT07506785 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-02

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Summary

Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and arm pain resulting from compression or inflammation of a cervical nerve root. Cervical epidural steroid injection is frequently used to reduce pain and improve function in patients who do not respond to conservative treatment. However, long-term functional recovery may require additional rehabilitation strategies. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate whether adding a standardized home-based exercise program after cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection improves pain, disability, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either injection alone or injection followed by an eight-week home-based exercise program.

Conditions

  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Home Based Rehabilitation

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection

Fluoroscopy-guided cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection performed at the C7-T1 interlaminar space using a paramedian approach. Epidural placement is confirmed with contrast medium under fluoroscopic visualization. A total of 8 mg dexamethasone is injected into the epidural space to reduce inflammation and nerve root irritation associated with cervical radiculopathy.

BEHAVIORAL

Home-Based Exercise Program

Participants perform a standardized home-based neck exercise program initiated after cervical epidural steroid injection and continued for 8 weeks. The program includes cervical mobility exercises, isometric strengthening exercises, deep cervical muscle activation, and stretching exercises targeting the upper trapezius and levator scapulae muscles. Exercises are performed five days per week for approximately 15-20 minutes per session. Participants receive initial supervised instruction and a printed exercise brochure to facilitate correct performance and adherence.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Necmettin Erbakan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-01
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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