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New treatment option for Cervical Radiculopathy
Official title Effects of DRT on Neck Pain, ROM, and Chest Expansion in Patients With CR
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07628348
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of the diaphragmatic release technique on neck pain, cervical range of motion, and chest expansion in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Participants will be randomized to either the baseline treatment or the experimental group for five weeks.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 35 to 55
You may be able to join if
- Presence of unilateral neck pain and paresthesia symptoms for about 2 months
- Presence of posterolateral disc herniation at the C4-C7 level.
- A positive spurling test
- Positive upper limb neural tension tests for the median and ulnar nerve
- Cervical rotation towards the painful side of less than 60 degrees
You likely can't join if
- Any tumor
- Fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Cervical and shoulder instability
- Diabetic neuropathy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Presence of unilateral neck pain and paresthesia symptoms for about 2 months
- Presence of posterolateral disc herniation at the C4-C7 level.
- A positive spurling test
- Positive upper limb neural tension tests for the median and ulnar nerve
- Cervical rotation towards the painful side of less than 60 degrees
- Chest Expansion of less than 4 cm
- Any tumor
- Fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Cervical and shoulder instability
- Diabetic neuropathy
- History or presence of a respiratory disease
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 35 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.