Cervical Spondylotic RadiculopathyNCT07756099
Ba-Duan-Jin Training Versus NASM Approach
A study testing Ba-Duan-Jin Training and NASM Approach in people with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, run by Rashid Latif Medical College at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is now becoming one of the most common public health concerns in the world. The objective of the current study is to compare the effects of Ba Duan Jin with the National Academy of Sports Medicine-based exercise protocol on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients with… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- What is being tested?
- Ba-Duan-Jin Training and NASM Approach
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Mar 2025to 15 Sep 2025
- 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 20 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR)
Who cannot join
- Patients with cardiovascular disease, Mental Disorders, Malignancies, Musculoskeletal Rheumatic, neurological disorders, skin and peripheral vascular disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Ba Duan Jin Training and NASM Approach on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy.
Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is now becoming one of the most common public health concerns in the world. The objective of the current study is to compare the effects of Ba Duan Jin with the National Academy of Sports Medicine-based exercise protocol on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients with CSR. The study was a single-blinded randomized clinical trial, was conducted in the Physiotherapy departments of Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Hameed Latif Hospital, and Shalamar Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Two groups of (no of) patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, aged 20-55, were formed through random allocation: Group A received routine physical therapy + Ba Duan Jin, while Group B received routine physical therapy + NASM-based exercises, with three sessions per week for 6 weeks. To evaluate the treatment protocols' long-term effects, data were gathered at baseline and at 6-week follow-ups. The study employed three outcome measures: Numeric Pain Rating scale (pain), Neck Disability index (disability), and Goniometer (cervical range of motion). Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. Results of present study showed that after 6-weeks of NASM approach to group B with value of 2.00 for pain and 4.00 for disability, there was a significantly great pain and disability reduction, by assessing with NPRS and NDI with value of compared to group A with value of with value of 3.00 for pain and 12.00 for disability. While both interventions yielded comparable improvements in range of motion among CSR patients. Both Ba Duan Jin and NASM approaches demonstrated efficacy, with the NASM approach showing more pronounced benefits in pain and disability reduction, whereas both interventions had similar effects on range of motion among patients.
- Conditions
- Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Being tested
- Ba-Duan-Jin Training, NASM Approach
- Keywords
- Ba-Duan-Jin training, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, Disability, NASM Approach, Pain, Range of Motion
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ba-Duan-Jin TrainingOther
Ba Duan Jin Training along with Baseline treatment.
NASM ApproachOther
National Academy of Sports Medicine Approach along with Baseline treatment.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ba Duan Jin Training | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Ba-Duan-Jin Training |
| NASM Approach | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: NASM Approach |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), a self-reported measure ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain". Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity and therefore a worse outcome.
Measured: Pre and post 6 weeks
Goniometer
It is used to assess range of motion.
Measured: Pre and post 6 weeks.
Neck Disability Index
Neck disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a self-reported questionnaire consisting of 10 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater neck-related disability and therefore a worse outcome.
Measured: Pre and Post 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Aug 2026
- Study start20 Mar 2025
- Primary completion25 Apr 2025
- Study completion15 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cervical Spondylotic 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rashid Latif Medical College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aleena Waheed, Rashid Latif Medical College
- Investigators
- Muniba Khan, Principal investigator, Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07756099
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB/2024/200
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Ye Y, Zhao F, Sun S, Xiong J, Zheng G. The effect of Baduanjin exercise on health-related physical fitness of college students: A randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health. 2022 Dec 1;10:965544. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.965544. eCollection 2022.
PubMed 36530684Tan TY, Cao BY, Liang WM, Lou S, Han Z, Ji YX, Xiao J. The superiority trial of Baduanjin training on patients chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Nov 6;24(1):383. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04649-1.
PubMed 39506781Zhang Y, Jiang X. The effect of Baduanjin exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Aug 25;102(34):e34897. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034897.
PubMed 37653828Jabbar KM, Gandomi F. The comparison of two corrective exercise approaches for hyperkyphosis and forward head posture: A quasi-experimental study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):677-687. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200160.
PubMed 33896809
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Ba Duan Jin Training and NASM Approach on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07756099
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB/2024/200
- Conditions
- Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Keywords
- Ba-Duan-Jin training, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, Disability, NASM Approach, Pain, Range of Motion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rashid Latif Medical CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Aug 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.
Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is now becoming one of the most common public health concerns in the world. The objective of the current study is to compare the effects of Ba Duan Jin with the National Academy of Sports Medicine-based exercise protocol on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients with CSR. The study was a single-blinded randomized clinical trial, was conducted in the Physiotherapy departments of Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Hameed Latif Hospital, and Shalamar Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. Two groups of (no of) patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, aged 20-55, were formed through random allocation: Group A received routine physical therapy + Ba Duan Jin, while Group B received routine physical therapy + NASM-based exercises, with three sessions per week for 6 weeks. To evaluate the treatment protocols' long-term effects, data were gathered at baseline and at 6-week follow-ups. The study employed three outcome measures: Numeric Pain Rating scale (pain), Neck Disability index (disability), and Goniometer (cervical range of motion). Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. Results of present study showed that after 6-weeks of NASM approach to group B with value of 2.00 for pain and 4.00 for disability, there was a significantly great pain and disability reduction, by assessing with NPRS and NDI with value of compared to group A with value of with value of 3.00 for pain and 12.00 for disability. While both interventions yielded comparable improvements in range of motion among CSR patients. Both Ba Duan Jin and NASM approaches demonstrated efficacy, with the NASM approach showing more pronounced benefits in pain and disability reduction, whereas both interventions had similar effects on range of motion among patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ba Duan Jin Training | Experimental | Other: Ba-Duan-Jin Training |
| NASM Approach | Active comparator | Other: NASM Approach |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with cardiovascular disease, Mental Disorders, Malignancies, Musculoskeletal Rheumatic, neurological disorders, skin and peripheral vascular disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ba-Duan-Jin TrainingBa Duan Jin Training along with Baseline treatment. | Other | Ba Duan Jin Training |
| NASM ApproachNational Academy of Sports Medicine Approach along with Baseline treatment. | Other | NASM Approach |
Primary outcome
Numerical Pain Rating Scale
Time frame: Pre and post 6 weeks
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), a self-reported measure ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain". Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity and therefore a worse outcome.
Goniometer
Time frame: Pre and post 6 weeks.
It is used to assess range of motion.
Neck Disability Index
Time frame: Pre and Post 6 weeks
Neck disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a self-reported questionnaire consisting of 10 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 50. Higher scores indicate greater neck-related disability and therefore a worse outcome.
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 13 Aug 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 36530684Ye Y, Zhao F, Sun S, Xiong J, Zheng G. The effect of Baduanjin exercise on health-related physical fitness of college students: A randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health. 2022 Dec 1;10:965544. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.965544. eCollection 2022.
- Results publication: PubMed 39506781Tan TY, Cao BY, Liang WM, Lou S, Han Z, Ji YX, Xiao J. The superiority trial of Baduanjin training on patients chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Nov 6;24(1):383. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04649-1.
- Results publication: PubMed 37653828Zhang Y, Jiang X. The effect of Baduanjin exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Aug 25;102(34):e34897. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034897.
- Results publication: PubMed 33896809Jabbar KM, Gandomi F. The comparison of two corrective exercise approaches for hyperkyphosis and forward head posture: A quasi-experimental study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2021;34(4):677-687. doi: 10.3233/BMR-200160.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Muniba Khan principal investigator
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ba-Duan-Jin Training and NASM Approach in people with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, run by Rashid Latif Medical College 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 1 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 13 Aug 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?
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (time frame: Pre and post 6 weeks). 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 NCT07756099, which also lists 4 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 13 Aug 2026.