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CERVICAL EPIDURAL BLOCK IN CHRONIC NECK PAIN

NCT07787741 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-08-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Chronic neck pain can negatively affect daily activities, work ability, and quality of life. Cervical epidural block is commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation, while exercise and physical therapy aim to improve muscle strength, endurance, movement control, and physical function. However, there is limited evidence comparing cervical epidural block alone with its combined use with exercise or physical therapy.

This study aims to compare the effects of three treatment approaches in patients with chronic neck pain associated with cervical disc pathology or degenerative changes. Participants will receive cervical epidural block alone, cervical epidural block combined with cervical stabilization exercises, or cervical epidural block combined with physical therapy. Pain intensity, neck-related disability, and quality of life will be evaluated before treatment and at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment using the Numeric Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey. The study will determine whether adding exercise or physical therapy to cervical epidural block provides additional clinical and functional benefits.

Conditions

  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Cervical Radiculopathy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection

Participants receive a cervical epidural steroid injection for the treatment of chronic neck pain associated with cervical radiculopathy.

BEHAVIORAL

Cervical Stabilization Exercise Program

Participants perform a cervical stabilization exercise program in addition to cervical epidural steroid injection.

OTHER

Physical Therapy Program

Participants receive a physical therapy program in addition to cervical epidural steroid injection.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alİ Eman, MD

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • KEMAL NAS, MD, Professor · Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Algology

  • RIDVAN IŞIK, MD · Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Algology

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-01
Primary Completion
2027-10-01
Completion
2027-10-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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