Cervical Radicular PainNCT07592715
Effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Neural Flossing Technique in Patients With Cervical Rediculopathy
A study testing McKenzie Exercise and Neural Flossing in people with Cervical Radicular Pain and Cervical Radiculopathy, run by Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The primary objective of this research was to conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes following McKenzie therapy and neural mobilization in individuals diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Radicular Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy
- What is being tested?
- McKenzie Exercise and Neural Flossing
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 27 Aug 2025to 30 Apr 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 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- subjects with age 25 to 60 years
- subject having acute onset of cervical radiculopathy
Who cannot join
- subjects with cervical trauma
- subjects with cervical or upper limb arthritis
- subjects with spinal tumours or surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Comparing the Effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Neural Flossing Technique in Patients With Cervical Rediculopathy
The primary objective of this research was to conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes following McKenzie therapy and neural mobilization in individuals diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy
Read the detailed description
In this RCT, 28 individuals meeting the standard criteria for cervical radiculopathy were recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups (n=14 each). Group A underwent McKenzie exercises, while Group B received the Neural Flossing technique. To ensure consistency, both groups were provided with identical baseline care, including hot packs, TENS, and postural education. The treatment protocol consisted of three sessions weekly for a total of four weeks
- Conditions
- Cervical Radicular Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy
- Being tested
- McKenzie Exercise, Neural Flossing
- Keywords
- Cervical Radiculopathy, McKenzie exercises, Neural flossing technique, postural correction
- Medical subject headings
- Radiculopathy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
McKenzie ExerciseOther
Group A will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with McKenzie Exercises for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
Neural FlossingOther
Group B will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with Neural Flossing Technique for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Exercises | Experimental | Group A will be treated with McKenzie Exercises to for cervical radiculopathy Receives: Other: McKenzie Exercise |
| Neural Flossing | Active comparator | Group B will be treated with Neural flossing technique for cervical radiculopathy Receives: Other: Neural Flossing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analogue Scale
It is used to measure pain and has a scale of 0-100 mm where 0 means No pain and 100 means Worst imaginable pain.
Measured: 4 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a 10-item questionnaire designed to measure the impact of neck pain on daily activities. Each item was scored from 0 to 5, with a total aggregate score of 50. The NDI has demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability in populations with cervical radiculopathy, with a score reduction of 5 points representing a clinically meaningful improvement."
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 May 2026
- Study start27 Aug 2025
- Primary completion10 Apr 2026
- Study completion30 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cervical Radicular PainStudies 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rimza Safdar, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Study director, Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07592715
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-066539
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 12 May 2026
- Last updated
- 18 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
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 17204882Margetis K, Donnally III CJ. Cervical Myelopathy. 2025 Aug 2. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482312/
PubMed 29493937Savva, C., Giakas, G., Efstathiou, M., Karagiannis, C., & Mamais, I. (2016). Effectiveness of neural mobilization with intermittent cervical traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 21, 19-28
Kim DG, Chung SH, Jung HB. The effects of neural mobilization on cervical radiculopathy patients' pain, disability, ROM, and deep flexor endurance. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017 Sep 22;30(5):951-959. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140191.
PubMed 28453446Caridi JM, Pumberger M, Hughes AP. Cervical radiculopathy: a review. HSS J. 2011 Oct;7(3):265-72. doi: 10.1007/s11420-011-9218-z. Epub 2011 Sep 9.
PubMed 23024624
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparing the Effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Neural Flossing Technique in Patients With Cervical Rediculopathy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07592715
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-066539
- Conditions
- Cervical Radicular Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy
- Keywords
- Cervical Radiculopathy, McKenzie exercises, Neural flossing technique, postural correction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, PakistanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 May 2026 (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.
The primary objective of this research was to conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes following McKenzie therapy and neural mobilization in individuals diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy
Detailed description
In this RCT, 28 individuals meeting the standard criteria for cervical radiculopathy were recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups (n=14 each). Group A underwent McKenzie exercises, while Group B received the Neural Flossing technique. To ensure consistency, both groups were provided with identical baseline care, including hot packs, TENS, and postural education. The treatment protocol consisted of three sessions weekly for a total of four weeks
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Exercises | Experimental | Other: McKenzie ExerciseGroup A will be treated with McKenzie Exercises to for cervical radiculopathy |
| Neural Flossing | Active comparator | Other: Neural FlossingGroup B will be treated with Neural flossing technique for cervical radiculopathy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- subjects with age 25 to 60 years
- subject having acute onset of cervical radiculopathy
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- subjects with cervical trauma
- subjects with cervical or upper limb arthritis
- subjects with spinal tumours or surgery
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 |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie ExerciseGroup A will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with McKenzie Exercises for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. | Other | McKenzie Exercises |
| Neural FlossingGroup B will be treated with Baseline therapy including Hot pack and basic postural correctional training along with Neural Flossing Technique for 2-3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. | Other | Neural Flossing |
Primary outcome
Visual Analogue Scale
Time frame: 4 weeks
It is used to measure pain and has a scale of 0-100 mm where 0 means No pain and 100 means Worst imaginable pain.
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional disability was evaluated using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a 10-item questionnaire designed to measure the impact of neck pain on daily activities. Each item was scored from 0 to 5, with a total aggregate score of 50. The NDI has demonstrated high internal consistency and reliability in populations with cervical radiculopathy, with a score reduction of 5 points representing a clinically meaningful improvement."
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 18 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 17204882Abbed 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.
- Background: PubMed 29493937Margetis K, Donnally III CJ. Cervical Myelopathy. 2025 Aug 2. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482312/
- BackgroundSavva, C., Giakas, G., Efstathiou, M., Karagiannis, C., & Mamais, I. (2016). Effectiveness of neural mobilization with intermittent cervical traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 21, 19-28
- Background: PubMed 28453446Kim DG, Chung SH, Jung HB. The effects of neural mobilization on cervical radiculopathy patients' pain, disability, ROM, and deep flexor endurance. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017 Sep 22;30(5):951-959. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140191.
- Background: PubMed 23024624Caridi JM, Pumberger M, Hughes AP. Cervical radiculopathy: a review. HSS J. 2011 Oct;7(3):265-72. doi: 10.1007/s11420-011-9218-z. Epub 2011 Sep 9.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Rimza Safdar, Doctor of Physical Therapy study director
Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing McKenzie Exercise and Neural Flossing in people with Cervical Radicular Pain and Cervical Radiculopathy, run by Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan 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 2 inclusion and 3 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 18 May 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 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?
Visual Analogue Scale (time frame: 4 weeks). 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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07592715, which also lists 5 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 18 May 2026.