RadiculopathyNCT07195981
VIRTUAL REALITY IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY PATIENTS
A study testing virtual reality and selected physical therapy in people with Radiculopathy, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
PURPOSE: to investigate the effect of immersive virtual reality on pain, proprioception, and balance in cervical radiculopathy patients BACKGROUND: Cervical radiculopathy (CSR) is a disabling condition that significantly impairs a person's ability to function physically, The application of virtual reality (VR) in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Radiculopathy
- What is being tested?
- virtual reality and selected physical therapy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 28 Feb 2026
- 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 35 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Fourty two participants with unilateral cervical radiculopathy.
- Participants are complaining of neck pain radiating unilaterally down to one arm.
- Their ages range from 35-50 years.
- They are referred by a neurologist with a diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy.
Who cannot join
- 1) Cervical myelopathy. 2) Patients with previous cervical surgery. 3) Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis 4) Any other musculoskeletal disorders of the spine or upper extremity.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: EFFECT OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY ON PAIN, PROPIOCEPTION AND BALANCE IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY PATIENTS
PURPOSE: to investigate the effect of immersive virtual reality on pain, proprioception, and balance in cervical radiculopathy patients BACKGROUND: Cervical radiculopathy (CSR) is a disabling condition that significantly impairs a person's ability to function physically, The application of virtual reality (VR) in rehabilitation therapy offers new possibilities. In addition to the neck-specific sensorimotor training, which appears to improve neck mobility.
Read the detailed description
Fourty two participants with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. from both sexes were participated in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; Study group (22 patients): received the selected physical therapy program in addition to virtual reality using Oculus glasses. (22 patients): received receive a selected physical therapy program only (Therapeutic Ultrasound device, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Hot packs) (12 sessions) three times per week. The evaluation methods by VR ,CROM Device ,Neck disability scale, VAS, joint position error test .
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy
- Being tested
- virtual reality, selected physical therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Radiculopathy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
virtual realityDevice
The virtual reality (VR) technology is defined as a system that allows users to interact with images and sounds in a virtual environment, which can stimulate responses and provide real-time feedback concerning their performance.
selected physical therapyOther
selected physical therapy program only included: (Therapeutic Ultrasound device, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Hot packs)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | received the selected physical therapy program in addition to virtual reality using Oculus glasses. Receives: Device: virtual reality; Other: selected physical therapy |
| control group | Experimental | selected physical therapy program only Receives: Other: selected physical therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Biodex balance system
The Biodex balance system considered a reliable evaluation tool for balance include overall stability index
Measured: six week
Neck Proprioception
Neck Proprioception by cervical joint position error via Overhead Laser Pointer
Measured: six week
Secondary outcomes (3)
Cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device measurements
The CROM is an inclinometers system with a gravitational reference that is suitable for evaluating the active cervical spine movements in different direction
Measured: six week
Neck disability index
The NDI is a validated self-report questionnaire to detect the level at which the neck pain
Measured: six week
Visual analogue scale for pain
The VAS-p is a method for measuring the intensity of pain on a horizontal straight line of fixed length (10 cm)
Measured: six week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion15 Feb 2026
- Study completion28 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for RadiculopathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud, October 6 University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07195981
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005940
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- EFFECT OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY ON PAIN, PROPIOCEPTION AND BALANCE IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY PATIENTS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07195981
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005940
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Sep 2025 (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.
PURPOSE: to investigate the effect of immersive virtual reality on pain, proprioception, and balance in cervical radiculopathy patients BACKGROUND: Cervical radiculopathy (CSR) is a disabling condition that significantly impairs a person's ability to function physically, The application of virtual reality (VR) in rehabilitation therapy offers new possibilities. In addition to the neck-specific sensorimotor training, which appears to improve neck mobility.
Detailed description
Fourty two participants with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. from both sexes were participated in this study. The patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; Study group (22 patients): received the selected physical therapy program in addition to virtual reality using Oculus glasses. (22 patients): received receive a selected physical therapy program only (Therapeutic Ultrasound device, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Hot packs) (12 sessions) three times per week. The evaluation methods by VR ,CROM Device ,Neck disability scale, VAS, joint position error test .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Experimental | Device: virtual reality, Other: selected physical therapyreceived the selected physical therapy program in addition to virtual reality using Oculus glasses. |
| control group | Experimental | Other: selected physical therapyselected physical therapy program only |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Fourty two participants with unilateral cervical radiculopathy.
- Participants are complaining of neck pain radiating unilaterally down to one arm.
- Their ages range from 35-50 years.
- They are referred by a neurologist with a diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1) Cervical myelopathy. 2) Patients with previous cervical surgery. 3) Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis 4) Any other musculoskeletal disorders of the spine or upper extremity.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| virtual realityThe virtual reality (VR) technology is defined as a system that allows users to interact with images and sounds in a virtual environment, which can stimulate responses and provide real-time feedback concerning their performance. | Device | study group |
| selected physical therapyselected physical therapy program only included: (Therapeutic Ultrasound device, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Hot packs) | Other | control group, study group |
Primary outcome
Biodex balance system
Time frame: six week
The Biodex balance system considered a reliable evaluation tool for balance include overall stability index
Neck Proprioception
Time frame: six week
Neck Proprioception by cervical joint position error via Overhead Laser Pointer
3 secondary outcomes
Cervical range of motion (CROM) goniometer device measurements
Time frame: six week
Neck disability index
Time frame: six week
Visual analogue scale for pain
Time frame: six 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 25 Mar 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing virtual reality and selected physical therapy in people with Radiculopathy, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 4 inclusion and 1 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 25 Mar 2026. 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 Egypt. 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?
Biodex balance system (time frame: six week). The study lists 2 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 25 Mar 2026.