RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06381011

Local Vibration in Cervical Radiculopathy

Can Local Vibration be Used to Alleviate Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy?

Sponsor

Bitlis Eren University

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Aug 5, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cervical radiculopathy

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of local vibration application on the upper extremity pain, paresthesia, neck pain, and limitations in cervical joint range of motion experienced by patients with cervical radiculopathy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

\. Between the ages of 18 and 70,
\. Nerve root compression according to the magnetic resonance imaging,
\. Unilateral or bilateral neck pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, or neck pain with paresthesia or upper extremity pain rated 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale.

Exclusion Criteria9

\. History of previous cervical or thoracic spinal surgery,
\. Symptoms or signs of upper motor neuron disorder,
\. Body mass index (BMI) higher than 35 kg/m2,
\. Having received spinal injection in the last two weeks,
\. Presence of local infection at the application site,
\. Upper extremity nerve entrapment syndrome (such as carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndrome),
\. Diagnosis of systemic inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc.),
\. Having engaged in strenuous exercise in the last 24 hours,
\. Poor or noncompliance to the treatment program

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Interventions

OTHERLocal Vibration

The patients in the study group will receive local vibration application including different frequency values on the neck and back regions for five consecutive days.

Locations(1)

Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital

Bitlis, Tatvan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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