Cervicobrachial SyndromeNCT05173636
Effects of Cervical Lateral Glide Along With Thoracic Mobilizations in Patients With Neurogenic Cervicobrachial Pain.
A study testing cervical lateral glide and thoracic mobilization technique in people with Cervicobrachial Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
In the scientific literature, cervicobrachial pain is the presence of pain in the neck that radiates or refers to the arm. It is considered as common spine disorder with upper quadrant pain due to muscles, joints or intervertebral discs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 45 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- cervical lateral glide and thoracic mobilization technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 30 Jun 2021to 20 Jan 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 45 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Pain in upper quadrant associated with cervical spine eliciting unilateral neck pain.
- Paresthesia and numbness in the neck and arm for at least three continuous months
- Active movements of cervical spine (extension, lateral flexion to either side or ipsilateral rotations) and arm movements reproducing pain.
- Symptom reproduction on passive movements in the same pattern as with active movements.
- Elicitation of adverse response (in terms of range of movement and reproduction of symptoms) to neural tissue provocation testing of median, ulnar and radial nerves and subsequent symptom alteration with neural tissue differentiating maneuvers.
- Tenderness at transverse processes of cervical spine (nerve roots), nerve trunks of median, ulnar and radial nerves at different anatomical locations in the course of respective neural tissue.
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- Hyperalgesic related cutaneous tissues on palpation (tender points).
- Evidence of a related pathology (example: radiological evidence of cervical disc pathology in the vicinity of involved nerve roots or evidence of stenosis at cervical neural foramen as diagnosed by a qualified musculoskeletal Radiologist)
- provoked or spontaneous paresthesia and pain with radicular distribution
- Positive results in the following tests: Spurling, Distraction, and Upper Limb tension test.
- Diagnosis will be based upon subjective presentation of patient's pain pattern which includes somatic referred pain and neurogenic radiating symptoms.
Who cannot join
- Bilateral symptoms (due to unilateral nature of lateral glide mobilization technique).
- History of spinal surgery
- Systemic diseases besides neck pain.
- Vertebral infections.
- Presented red flags.
- Used analgesics within 48 hours before initial assessment.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Cervical Lateral Glide Mobilizations Along With Thoracic Mobilizations in Patients With Neurogenic Cervicobrachial Pain.
In the scientific literature, cervicobrachial pain is the presence of pain in the neck that radiates or refers to the arm. It is considered as common spine disorder with upper quadrant pain due to muscles, joints or intervertebral discs. This study aims to compare the effects of direct neural tissue technique that is cervical lateral glide mobilization along with indirect neural tissue mobilization technique that is thoracic mobilization on pain, range of motion, endurance of neck flexors and functional ability in patients with cervicobrachial pain.
Read the detailed description
The exact incidence of cervicobrachial pain syndrome is not known due to the paucity of population-based studies, patients suffering the symptoms of this condition frequently attend for physiotherapy.
In the scientific literature, cervicobrachial pain is the presence of pain in the neck that radiates or refers to the arm. It is considered as common spine disorder with upper quadrant pain due to muscles, joints or intervertebral discs. Upper quadrant discomfort involves neck, shoulder, arm, upper back but neural tissue sensitivity to mechanical stimuli portrays to be the essential element of cervicobrachial pain. It generally refers to neck pain that along with paresthesia is radiating to one upper extremity and leading to muscle imbalances. Elvey planned some clinical tests to recognize the problems of neurogenic disorders that are responsive to non-intrusive physical therapy treatment. The acceptability of these tests from effective treatments has not been adequately proven yet.
According to the literature cervical lateral glide is considered as first line treatment in reducing pain and improving upper limb function and is specifically very effective in patients of cervicobrachial pain syndrome. Cervical lateral glide has hypoalgesic effect on neck and arm pain. It is thought that this technique stimulates cervical afferents which can affect pain processes at spinal cord and cortical levels. A study was conducted in which passive techniques for mobilizing neural tissue and cervical spine were given as direct manual therapy treatment. Thoracic mobilization corresponds to indirect neural mobilization that is effective in reducing pain and functional limitations when incorporated with cervical spine mobilization that is referred as direct neural mobilization in patients of cervicobrachial pain. Evidence suggests that improvement in cervical stability and thoracic mobility achieved through manual therapy is significant in reducing neck pain and improving functional motion This study would help to investigate the delineation between specific and non-specific components of manual therapy. This study aims to compare the effects of direct neural tissue technique that is cervical lateral glide mobilization along with indirect neural tissue mobilization technique that is thoracic mobilization on pain, range of motion, endurance of neck flexors and functional ability in patients with cervicobrachial pain.
- Conditions
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Being tested
- cervical lateral glide, thoracic mobilization technique
- Keywords
- Pain, Range of motion, Cervicobrachial pain, Cervical lateral glide, Thoracic mobilization
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
cervical lateral glideOther
A cervical segmental contralateral lateral glide treatment technique is performed at 1 or more motion segments of the cervical spine (C5-T1), including the level(s) of the segmental motion restriction. With the patient in a supine position, the therapist cradled the head and neck above, and including, the level to be treated and performed a lateral translatory movement away from the involved side while minimizing gross cervical side flexion or rotation.
thoracic mobilization techniqueOther
Participants in group B will be given cervical lateral glide along with thoracic mobilization technique in prone position.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| cervical lateral glide | Experimental | A cervical segmental contralateral lateral glide treatment technique is performed at 1 or more motion segments of the cervical spine (C5-T1), including the level(s) of the segmental motion restriction. With the patient in a supine position, the therapist cradled the head and neck above, and including, the level to be treated and performed a lateral translatory movement away from the involved side while minimizing gross cervical side flexion or rotation. Receives: Other: cervical lateral glide; Other: thoracic mobilization technique |
| thoracic mobilization | Experimental | A posteroanterior unilateral pressure will be applied over the transverse processes at T2-T5 on the ipsilateral side of pain in prone position. Receives: Other: cervical lateral glide; Other: thoracic mobilization technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at base line
Measured: at base line
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Measured: at 2nd week
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Measured: at 4th week
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Measured: at baseline
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Measured: at 2nd week
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at 4th week
Measured: at 4th week
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Measured: at baseline
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Measured: at 2nd week
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Measured: at 4th week
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Measured: at baseline
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Measured: at 2nd week
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Measured: at 4th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Dec 2021
- Study start30 Jun 2021
- Primary completion20 Jan 2022
- Study completion20 Jan 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cervicobrachial SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- maria khalid, MS OMPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05173636
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC-01051 Alisha Khan
- Status last verified
- Feb 2022
- First submitted
- 13 Dec 2021
- Last updated
- 2 Feb 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Feb 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Cervical Lateral Glide Mobilizations Along With Thoracic Mobilizations in Patients With Neurogenic Cervicobrachial Pain.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05173636
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC-01051 Alisha Khan
- Conditions
- Cervicobrachial Syndrome
- Keywords
- Pain, Range of motion, Cervicobrachial pain, Cervical lateral glide, Thoracic mobilization
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jan 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In the scientific literature, cervicobrachial pain is the presence of pain in the neck that radiates or refers to the arm. It is considered as common spine disorder with upper quadrant pain due to muscles, joints or intervertebral discs. This study aims to compare the effects of direct neural tissue technique that is cervical lateral glide mobilization along with indirect neural tissue mobilization technique that is thoracic mobilization on pain, range of motion, endurance of neck flexors and functional ability in patients with cervicobrachial pain.
Detailed description
The exact incidence of cervicobrachial pain syndrome is not known due to the paucity of population-based studies, patients suffering the symptoms of this condition frequently attend for physiotherapy.
In the scientific literature, cervicobrachial pain is the presence of pain in the neck that radiates or refers to the arm. It is considered as common spine disorder with upper quadrant pain due to muscles, joints or intervertebral discs. Upper quadrant discomfort involves neck, shoulder, arm, upper back but neural tissue sensitivity to mechanical stimuli portrays to be the essential element of cervicobrachial pain. It generally refers to neck pain that along with paresthesia is radiating to one upper extremity and leading to muscle imbalances. Elvey planned some clinical tests to recognize the problems of neurogenic disorders that are responsive to non-intrusive physical therapy treatment. The acceptability of these tests from effective treatments has not been adequately proven yet.
According to the literature cervical lateral glide is considered as first line treatment in reducing pain and improving upper limb function and is specifically very effective in patients of cervicobrachial pain syndrome. Cervical lateral glide has hypoalgesic effect on neck and arm pain. It is thought that this technique stimulates cervical afferents which can affect pain processes at spinal cord and cortical levels. A study was conducted in which passive techniques for mobilizing neural tissue and cervical spine were given as direct manual therapy treatment. Thoracic mobilization corresponds to indirect neural mobilization that is effective in reducing pain and functional limitations when incorporated with cervical spine mobilization that is referred as direct neural mobilization in patients of cervicobrachial pain. Evidence suggests that improvement in cervical stability and thoracic mobility achieved through manual therapy is significant in reducing neck pain and improving functional motion This study would help to investigate the delineation between specific and non-specific components of manual therapy. This study aims to compare the effects of direct neural tissue technique that is cervical lateral glide mobilization along with indirect neural tissue mobilization technique that is thoracic mobilization on pain, range of motion, endurance of neck flexors and functional ability in patients with cervicobrachial pain.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| cervical lateral glide | Experimental | Other: cervical lateral glide, Other: thoracic mobilization techniqueA cervical segmental contralateral lateral glide treatment technique is performed at 1 or more motion segments of the cervical spine (C5-T1), including the level(s) of the segmental motion restriction. With the patient in a supine position, the therapist cradled the head and neck above, and including, the level to be treated and performed a lateral translatory movement away from the involved side while minimizing gross cervical side flexion or rotation. |
| thoracic mobilization | Experimental | Other: cervical lateral glide, Other: thoracic mobilization techniqueA posteroanterior unilateral pressure will be applied over the transverse processes at T2-T5 on the ipsilateral side of pain in prone position. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Pain in upper quadrant associated with cervical spine eliciting unilateral neck pain.
- Paresthesia and numbness in the neck and arm for at least three continuous months
- Active movements of cervical spine (extension, lateral flexion to either side or ipsilateral rotations) and arm movements reproducing pain.
- Symptom reproduction on passive movements in the same pattern as with active movements.
- Elicitation of adverse response (in terms of range of movement and reproduction of symptoms) to neural tissue provocation testing of median, ulnar and radial nerves and subsequent symptom alteration with neural tissue differentiating maneuvers.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Bilateral symptoms (due to unilateral nature of lateral glide mobilization technique).
- History of spinal surgery
- Systemic diseases besides neck pain.
- Vertebral infections.
- Presented red flags.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| cervical lateral glideA cervical segmental contralateral lateral glide treatment technique is performed at 1 or more motion segments of the cervical spine (C5-T1), including the level(s) of the segmental motion restriction. With the patient in a supine position, the therapist cradled the head and neck above, and including, the level to be treated and performed a lateral translatory movement away from the involved side while minimizing gross cervical side flexion or rotation. | Other | cervical lateral glide, thoracic mobilization |
| thoracic mobilization techniqueParticipants in group B will be given cervical lateral glide along with thoracic mobilization technique in prone position. | Other | cervical lateral glide, thoracic mobilization |
Primary outcome
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Time frame: at base line
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at base line
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Time frame: at 2nd week
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Numeric pain rating scale for pain
Time frame: at 4th week
Numeric pain rating scale is used to capture the patient's level of pain. Patients will be asked to indicate the intensity of current, best, and worst levels of pain over the past 24 hours using an 11-point scale, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). This scale exhibit fair to moderate test-retest reliability and show adequate responsiveness in patients with neck pain. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Time frame: at baseline
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Time frame: at 2nd week
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Northwick Park neck pain questionnaire (for physical function)
Time frame: at 4th week
Function will be measured by the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire that is divided into nine-five parts sections. The questionnaire is easy for patients to complete, simple to score and provides an objective measure to evaluate outcome in patients with acute or chronic neck pain. This questionnaire has been demonstrated to have short-term repeatability and long-term sensitivity to change. Assessment to be done at 4th week
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
Time frame: at baseline
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
Time frame: at 2nd week
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Cervical range of motion by Goniometer
Time frame: at 4th week
cervical range of motion will be measured by using universal goniometer. It is a reliable tool for assessing cervical range of motion in a clinical setting and is cheap. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Time frame: at baseline
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at baseline.
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Time frame: at 2nd week
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at 2nd week.
Deep neck flexor endurance test
Time frame: at 4th week
Neck flexor endurance will be measured with deep neck flexor endurance test(Rectus Capitus Anterior, Rectus Capitus Lateralis, Longus Capitus, Longus Colli). It will be performed in a supine lying position by tucking patients chin in and lifting off table 1 inch. The examiner will look for substitution of the platysma or sterno-cleido mastoid muscle. The flexor endurance test showed good intertester and intratester reliability when two values were averaged and, thus, may represent a useful clinical tool for practitioners involved in treating and preventing neck pain. Assessment to be done at 4th week.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Feb 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
maria khalid, MS OMPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing cervical lateral glide and thoracic mobilization technique in people with Cervicobrachial Syndrome, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Feb 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric pain rating scale for pain (time frame: at base line). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Feb 2022.