Postural StabilityNCT07230938
Effects of Neck Proprioception Impairment on Balance in Cervical Spondylosis Patients
An observational study of Postural Stability, run by Delta University for Science and Technology.
Trial summary
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Postural Stability
- What is being tested?
- Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) and overhead laser pointer
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 82 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2025to 30 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 50 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis will represent the sample of this study. They will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Delta University. All the patients will sign a consent form before starting the study
Who may be able to join
- Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis, the patient will be diagnosed and referred by physician.
- Mild to moderate cervical disability according to neck disability index( MacDermid et al., 2009).
- Age ranges from 25 to 45 years.
- Body mass index from 18.5 - 24.9.
Who cannot join
- The patients will be excluded if they have one of the following:
- visual or vestibular sensory disorders or cerebellar disease.
- Cervical myelopathy.
- Patients with previous cervical surgery.
- inflammatory diseases involving cervical spine such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
- History of cervical trauma including whiplash associated disorders (WAD).
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- History of cervical tumors.
- History of ankle instability.
- No previous foot and ankle surgery.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
AISHA MOURAD MOHAMMED, Bachelor of physical therapy contact
About this study
Official title: The Influence of Cervical Proprioception Deficits on Postural Stability in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study intends to investigate the association between cervical proprioception and postural stability in people with cervical spondylosis. Cervical proprioception promotes posture regulation by providing sensory feedback to the central nervous system. Alterations in cervical joint position sensation caused by degenerative alterations can have a negative impact on balance.
Eighty participants with clinically diagnosed cervical spondylosis will be recruited. Each participant will undergo a single evaluation session that includes cervical joint position error testing and postural stability assessment using pedobarographic analysis. Data will be collected on center of pressure sway, weight distribution, and balance parameters under various conditions.
so this study findings can help physical therapists, rehabilitation experts, and clinicians design protocols to improve proprioceptive input and postural control in people with cervical spondylosis. Furthermore, early diagnosis of proprioceptive deficits by pedobarography may enable preventive actions and lower the incidence of falls and related morbidity in this population.
- Conditions
- Postural Stability
- Being tested
- Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform), overhead laser pointer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform)Device
Also called FREEMED baropodometric platform and FREESTEP software -v.2.01.054
Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) for Postural Stability assessment will be used to assess Postural stability. the pedobarographic analysis will be delivered using the FreeMed Professional platform (Sensor Medica, Rome, Italy). It evaluates the distribution of foot pressure on the ground.Three components make up the platform: a central mat with resistance sensors and two passive mats at either end that form a walking path. The platform is connected to a computer, to which all data is displayed and processed using FreeStep software
overhead laser pointerDevice
laser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postural stability measured using a foot pressure platform
Postural stability will be assessed by measuring postural sway using a force platform (stabilometer) under two conditions (eyes open and eyes closed). The primary variable will be the ellipse surface area (mm²) representing the center of pressure sway.
Measured: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Cervical joint position error (JPE) measured using overhead laser pointer
Cervical proprioception will be measured using a laser pointer repositioning test. Participants will perform active neck movements and attempt to return to the neutral position with eyes closed. The average deviation (in degrees) from the starting point over three trials will be recorded. Errors greater than 4.5° will indicate proprioceptive impairment
Measured: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Nov 2025
- Study start15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postural StabilityStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 82 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aisha Mourad, Delta University for Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07230938
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- F.P.T250794
- Status last verified
- Oct 2025
- First submitted
- 22 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Nov 2025
- 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 17 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Influence of Cervical Proprioception Deficits on Postural Stability in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07230938
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- F.P.T250794
- Conditions
- Postural Stability
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 82 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Nov 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.
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?
Detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study intends to investigate the association between cervical proprioception and postural stability in people with cervical spondylosis. Cervical proprioception promotes posture regulation by providing sensory feedback to the central nervous system. Alterations in cervical joint position sensation caused by degenerative alterations can have a negative impact on balance.
Eighty participants with clinically diagnosed cervical spondylosis will be recruited. Each participant will undergo a single evaluation session that includes cervical joint position error testing and postural stability assessment using pedobarographic analysis. Data will be collected on center of pressure sway, weight distribution, and balance parameters under various conditions.
so this study findings can help physical therapists, rehabilitation experts, and clinicians design protocols to improve proprioceptive input and postural control in people with cervical spondylosis. Furthermore, early diagnosis of proprioceptive deficits by pedobarography may enable preventive actions and lower the incidence of falls and related morbidity in this population.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis will represent the sample of this study. They will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Delta University. All the patients will sign a consent form before starting the study
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis, the patient will be diagnosed and referred by physician.
- Mild to moderate cervical disability according to neck disability index( MacDermid et al., 2009).
- Age ranges from 25 to 45 years.
- Body mass index from 18.5 - 24.9.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- The patients will be excluded if they have one of the following:
- visual or vestibular sensory disorders or cerebellar disease.
- Cervical myelopathy.
- Patients with previous cervical surgery.
- inflammatory diseases involving cervical spine such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform)Also: FREEMED baropodometric platform and FREESTEP software -v.2.01.054Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) for Postural Stability assessment will be used to assess Postural stability. the pedobarographic analysis will be delivered using the FreeMed Professional platform (Sensor Medica, Rome, Italy). It evaluates the distribution of foot pressure on the ground.Three components make up the platform: a central mat with resistance sensors and two passive mats at either end that form a walking path. The platform is connected to a computer, to which all data is displayed and processed using FreeStep software | Device | – |
| overhead laser pointerlaser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test | Device | – |
Primary outcome
Postural stability measured using a foot pressure platform
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)
Postural stability will be assessed by measuring postural sway using a force platform (stabilometer) under two conditions (eyes open and eyes closed). The primary variable will be the ellipse surface area (mm²) representing the center of pressure sway.
1 secondary outcome
Cervical joint position error (JPE) measured using overhead laser pointer
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Nov 2025.
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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.
AISHA MOURAD MOHAMMED, Bachelor of physical therapy contact
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Postural Stability, run by Delta University for Science and Technology.
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 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact AISHA MOURAD MOHAMMED, Bachelor of physical therapy (+20 1064046189, Aisha.Mourad@deltauniv.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Postural stability measured using a foot pressure platform (time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)). 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 17 Nov 2025.