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Not yet recruitingNCT07230938Updated Nov 17, 2025

Effects of Neck Proprioception Impairment on Balance in Cervical Spondylosis Patients

An observational study in Postural Stability, sponsored by Delta University for Science and Technology. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 25 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-11-17.

Sponsored by Delta University for Science and Technology · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Dec 2025, 9 months ago, but the record still lists the study as not yet recruiting.
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
82
Ages
25 Years to 50 Years
Sex
All
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Study 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. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?

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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.

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Conditions studied

  • Postural Stability
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In context

Lead sponsor

Delta University for Science and Technology is the lead sponsor of 82 studies on the registry; 15 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
25 Years to 50 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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).
  • History of cervical tumors.
  • History of ankle instability.
  • No previous foot and ankle surgery.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
82 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Interventions

  • DevicePedobarography system (foot pressure plateform)

    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

    Also known as: FREEMED baropodometric platform and FREESTEP software -v.2.01.054

  • Deviceoverhead laser pointer

    laser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

    Time frame: 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

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 17, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07230938
Lead sponsor
Delta University for Science and Technology
Responsible party
Aisha Mourad (principal investigator, MSc candidate, Delta University for Science and Technology) — Principal investigator
First posted
Nov 17, 2025
Start date
Nov 15, 2025 (estimated)
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2025 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 30, 2025 (estimated)
Last update
Nov 17, 2025

Study contacts

AISHA MOURAD MOHAMMED, Bachelor of physical therapy
Contact
Aisha.Mourad@deltauniv.edu.eg
+20 1064046189

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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