An interventional study of Neuromuscular Re education and Conventional Physical Therapy in Cervical Radicular Pain, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-10.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study explores the effectiveness of Neuromuscular Re-education compared to conventional therapies in managing pain, range of motion, and disability in patients with Cervical Radiculopathy
The study identifies a gap in the current literature surrounding the effectiveness of neuromuscular re-education interventions in targeting pain reduction, disability improvement, and enhancement of range of motion for CR patients. Previous studies emphasize conventional methods, such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and manual therapy, with a general focus on motor control and postural re-education. However, the precise benefits of structured NMR exercises tailored to CR symptoms, particularly targeting proprioceptive training and functional task simulation, are less explored, especially compared to traditional interventions like heat/cold application or general strengthening
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This study's planned enrollment of 52 is below the median of 60 across 373 interventional studies indexed under Radiculopathy.
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postural training exercises, proprioceptive tasks, Dynamic control exercises, eye-head coordination tasks
Other: Neuromuscular Re education
Electrotherapy, Manual Therapy Techniques
Other: Conventional Physical Therapy
A. Postural training and functional task simulation(chin tuck, Shoulder blade squeeze, reaching, carrying, lifting tasks) Proprioceptive tasks( single leg stance with head movement), deep cervical strengthening. 3 sessions per week, 30 minutes per session (10 mint each component),10 repetition per set, 2 set, 10 second Resting interval Resting period: 1 mint to next exercise
* TENS and hot pack for 10 to 15 minutes * Manual therapy techniques (e.g., mobilizations grade II). 5 to 10 repetition * Cervical isometric exercises 10 reps * General education on posture and ergonomics guidelines * Frequency: 3 sessions per week * Duration: 50 minutes per session, 10 mint each component * Repetition: 10 repetition per set, 2 set , 10 second resting interval * Resting period: 1 mint to next exercise
Goniometer
A goniometer is used to measure cervical range of motion (ROM) by aligning its fulcrum over a bony landmark (like the C7 vertebrae or external auditory meatus) and its arms with other bony landmarks (such as the nose, acromion, or sternal notch) to measure the angle of movement in degrees.
Time frame: 8th Week
NDI (Neck Disability Index)
The NDI is a 10-item questionnaire that assesses how neck pain affects daily activities(28). The Neck Disability Index (NDI) measures neck-specific disability through a 10-item questionnaire assessing pain and daily activities like personal care, lifting, and concentration. Scores range from 0-50 (or 0-100%), with higher scores indicating greater disability
Time frame: 8th week
Numeric Pain Rate Scale
The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) has been used to assess the level of pain patients experience. It can be used to assess pain either verbally or through a self completion questionnaires. Patients are asked to circle a number on a scale that best describes the pain the experience. Patients are asked to recall from the pain scale from 0 to 10. 0 equals No pain, 1-3 equals Mild pain, 4-6 equals Moderate pain, 7-9 equals Severe pain, and 10 equals Very Severe pain. NPRS shows strong test-retest score even in illiterate and literate patients
Time frame: 8th week
Plan to share: No
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Started Mar 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Jun 2026, 3 months after the start.
Of 203 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Radiculopathy, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 30. This study's planned 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 215 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 45.
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