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Cervical RadiculopathyNCT06381011

Local Vibration in Cervical Radiculopathy

A study testing Local Vibration in people with Cervical Radiculopathy, run by Bitlis Eren University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of local vibration application on the upper extremity pain, paresthesia, neck pain, and limitations in cervical joint range of motion experienced by patients with cervical radiculopathy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Cervical Radiculopathy
What is being tested?
Local Vibration
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
34 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
5 Aug 2024to 1 Dec 2024
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 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 1. Between the ages of 18 and 70,
  • 2. Nerve root compression according to the magnetic resonance imaging,
  • 3. Unilateral or bilateral neck pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, or neck pain with paresthesia or upper extremity pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale.

Who cannot join

  • 1. History of previous cervical or thoracic spinal surgery,
  • 2. Symptoms or signs of upper motor neuron disorder,
  • 3. Body mass index (BMI) higher than 35 kg/m2,
  • 4. Having received spinal injection in the last two weeks,
  • 5. Presence of local infection at the application site,
  • 6. Upper extremity nerve entrapment syndrome (such as carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome),
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  • 7. Diagnosis of systemic inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc.),
  • 8. Having engaged in strenuous exercise in the last 24 hours,
  • 9. Poor or noncompliance to the treatment program

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Ömer Dursun, Asst. Prof. contact

5426088687 ext. +90

fztomrdrsn@gmail.com

Erhan Dincer, M.Sc. contact

5442543857 ext. +90

fzterhan@hotmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital

    Bitlis, Tatvan, 13200

    Etem Öztürk, Mr., 5465632789 ext. +90, fztetem2121@gmail.com

    Ömer Dursun, Asst. Prof., 5426088687 ext. +90, fztomrdrsn@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Can Local Vibration be Used to Alleviate Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy?

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of local vibration application on the upper extremity pain, paresthesia, neck pain, and limitations in cervical joint range of motion experienced by patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Read the detailed description

At least 34 patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included in the study. Subsequently, the patients will be randomly divided into two groups. Patients in the first group will receive placebo local vibration application in addition to conventional treatment, while patients in the second group will receive local vibration application in addition to conventional treatment

Being tested
Local Vibration
Keywords
neck pain, paresthesia
Medical subject headings
Radiculopathy, Neck Pain, Paresthesia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Local VibrationOther

    The patients in the study group will receive local vibration application including different frequency values on the neck and back regions for five consecutive days.

Study groups in NCT06381011
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sham Local Vibration GroupSham comparatorIn addition to conventional treatment program the placebo local vibration application will be applied bilaterally to the cervicothoracic region of the patients in the placebo group. For the application, the patient will be placed in an upright sitting position, and the local vibration device will be moved without touching the patient's skin while it is operational.
Receives: Other: Local Vibration
Local Vibration Intervention GroupExperimentalIn addition to conventional treatment program the patients in this group will receive bilateral local vibration application on the cervicothoracic region, utilizing two different frequency values, 50 Hz and 100 Hz. Initially, a flat attachment will be placed on the device, and application will be performed on the neck and back regions for 5 minutes at a frequency of 50 Hz. Then, the other attachment of the device will be used, the frequency value will be increased to 100 Hz, and application will be performed on a total of 5 sensitive points specified by the manufacturer in the neck and back regions, with one minute per point for a total of 5 minutes. Local vibration will be applied to each side for ten minutes, totaling 20 minutes, and this will be conducted for five consecutive days. To determine which side to start the application from, a coin toss will be performed.
Receives: Other: Local Vibration

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Neck Pain

    The effect of local vibration intervention on patients' neck pain will be evaluated using the Patients' Global Impression of Improvement Scale. In this scale, patients will be asked to mark their perceived change in pain using the following options: 'very much better,' 'much better,' 'a little better,' 'no change,' 'a little worse,' 'much worse,' and 'very much worse.'

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

  2. Upper Limb Pain

    The effect of local vibration intervention on patients' upper limb pain will be evaluated using the Patients' Global Impression of Improvement Scale. In this scale, patients will be asked to mark their perceived change in pain using the following options: 'very much better,' 'much better,' 'a little better,' 'no change,' 'a little worse,' 'much worse,' and 'very much worse.'

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

  3. Paresthesia

    The effect of local vibration intervention on patients' paresthesia will be evaluated using the Patients' Global Impression of Improvement Scale. In this scale, patients will be asked to mark their perceived change in paresthesia using the following options: 'very much better,' 'much better,' 'a little better,' 'no change,' 'a little worse,' 'much worse,' and 'very much worse.'

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Cervical Range of Motion

    The immediate and short-term effect of local vibration intervention on cervical range of motion will be measured using a 10-inch standard manual goniometer. To measure cervical flexion and extension range of motion, the pivot point of the goniometer will be placed at the external auditory meatus. The fixed arm of the goniometer will be held vertically, and the moving arm will follow along the base of the nostrils. For measuring cervical rotation range of motion, measurements will be taken from behind the participants. The pivot point of the goniometer will be placed at the vertex, while the fixed arm will be kept parallel to the acromion, and the moving arm will follow along with their nose. Lateral flexion range of motion will be taken in front of the participants. The pivot point of the goniometer will be placed over the sternal notch, with its fixed arm parallel to the acromion, and its moving arm will follow along the tip of the participants' nose.

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

  2. The Change in the Pressure Pain Threshold of the Upper Trapezius

    The potential impact of local vibration intervention on patients' pain thresholds will be evaluated using an analog algometer. Pain threshold measurements will be taken at the upper trapezius muscle. The algometer will be positioned perpendicular to the measurement areas. Three measurements will be taken for each region, with a half-minute interval between measurements. The average of the three measurements will be calculated and recorded. A change of 20-25% in the algometric measurement values will be considered significant.

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

  3. The Change in the Viscoelastic Properties of the Upper Trapezius

    The effect of local vibration intervention on the viscoelastic properties of patients' upper trapezius will be measured using the myotonometer (MyotonPRO). The upper trapezius myometric measurement will be taken with the patient seated on a chair with hands placed over knees, and measured from the midpoint between the C7 spinous process and the acromion.

    Measured: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Apr 2024
  2. Study start5 Aug 2024
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2024 (estimated)

Resources

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
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
34 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06381011
Sponsor's protocol ID
BEUFTR-4
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
17 Apr 2024
Last updated
12 Aug 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wainner RS, Fritz JM, Irrgang JJ, Boninger ML, Delitto A, Allison S. Reliability and diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination and patient self-report measures for cervical radiculopathy. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2003 Jan 1;28(1):52-62. doi: 10.1097/00007632-200301010-00014.

    PubMed 12544957
  • Young IA, Michener LA, Cleland JA, Aguilera AJ, Snyder AR. Manual therapy, exercise, and traction for patients with cervical radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther. 2009 Jul;89(7):632-42. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20080283. Epub 2009 May 21.

    PubMed 19465371
  • Thoomes EJ, van Geest S, van der Windt DA, Falla D, Verhagen AP, Koes BW, Thoomes-de Graaf M, Kuijper B, Scholten-Peeters WGM, Vleggeert-Lankamp CL. Value of physical tests in diagnosing cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review. Spine J. 2018 Jan;18(1):179-189. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.08.241. Epub 2017 Aug 31.

    PubMed 28838857
  • Wong JJ, Cote P, Quesnele JJ, Stern PJ, Mior SA. The course and prognostic factors of symptomatic cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy: a systematic review of the literature. Spine J. 2014 Aug 1;14(8):1781-9. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.02.032. Epub 2014 Mar 12.

    PubMed 24614255
  • Young IA, Pozzi F, Dunning J, Linkonis R, Michener LA. Immediate and Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019 May;49(5):299-309. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8150. Epub 2019 Apr 25.

    PubMed 31021691
  • Ayub A, Osama M, Ahmad S. Effects of active versus passive upper extremity neural mobilization combined with mechanical traction and joint mobilization in females with cervical radiculopathy: A randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(5):725-730. doi: 10.3233/BMR-170887.

    PubMed 30664500
  • Rubinstein SM, Pool JJ, van Tulder MW, Riphagen II, de Vet HC. A systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of provocative tests of the neck for diagnosing cervical radiculopathy. Eur Spine J. 2007 Mar;16(3):307-19. doi: 10.1007/s00586-006-0225-6. Epub 2006 Sep 30.

    PubMed 17013656
  • Taso M, Sommernes JH, Kolstad F, Sundseth J, Bjorland S, Pripp AH, Zwart JA, Brox JI. A randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of surgical and nonsurgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2020 Mar 16;21(1):171. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-3188-6.

    PubMed 32178655
  • Alshami AM, Bamhair DA. Effect of manual therapy with exercise in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy: a randomized clinical trial. Trials. 2021 Oct 18;22(1):716. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05690-y.

    PubMed 34663421
  • Abbed KM, Coumans JV. Cervical radiculopathy: pathophysiology, presentation, and clinical evaluation. Neurosurgery. 2007 Jan;60(1 Supp1 1):S28-34. doi: 10.1227/01.NEU.0000249223.51871.C2.

    PubMed 17204882

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Local Vibration in people with Cervical Radiculopathy, run by Bitlis Eren University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 3 inclusion and 9 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2024. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Ömer Dursun, Asst. Prof. (5426088687 ext. +90, fztomrdrsn@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Neck Pain (time frame: Change from baseline neck pain immediately and five days after the intervention). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06381011, which also lists 10 linked publications.

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 12 Aug 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 31 Oct 2026.

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