EFFECTS OF INFLATTABLE CERVICAL TRACTION COLLAR AS COMPARED TO MANUAL TRACION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

April 10, 2025 updated by: Muhammad Osama, Foundation University Islamabad
This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of inflatable cervical traction collar as compared to manual traction in the management of cervical radiculopathy on

  1. Pain
  2. Functional Disability
  3. Range of motion Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a sealed opaque envelope method.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

40

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
      • Islamabad, Pakistan, 64000
        • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged 19-44 years Neck pain >4 and <8 on NPRS NDI scoring <24(moderate disability) Positive Spurling test Positive Distraction Test Active and passive ROM limited/painful towards the side of pain Radiating Symptoms Numbness/paresthesia radiating to upper limb Both genders Positive - Upper Limb Neural Tension Tests (ULNTT) will be included. -

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients having Bilateral radiating sign and symptoms Cervical myelopathy Cervical syringomyelia Rheumatoid arthritis Thoracic outlet syndrome Brachial plexopathy Cervical Rib Vertebrobasilar insufficiency Recent history of fracture, surgery, trauma or whiplash Positive alar ligament stress test Positive sharp purser stress test Cervical instability Cancer, tumor or sudden weight loss.

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Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Manual Traction
"Manual Traction Group" will be given Manual Traction with facet joint and Upper Extremity Neural Mobilization with Hot Pack and electrotherapy for 20 minutes.
Procedure: Manual Traction
Manual cervical traction will be administered by a trained physical therapist.
Experimental: Cervical Traction Collar
"Cervical Traction Collar" will be given Manual Traction with facet joint and Upper Extremity Neural Mobilization with Hot Pack and electrotherapy for 20 minutes.
Device: Cervical Traction Collar
Cervical traction will be administered via Cervical Traction Collar.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Neck Pain
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Neck pain will be measured using Visual Analogue Scale, which has scoring from 0 to 100 mm, and a higher score represents greater pain and a lower score represents less pain.
2 weeks
Neck Disability Index
Time Frame: 2 weeks
It consists of 10 items, each scored on a scale of 0-5, with 0 indicating no pain or limitations and 5 indicating the worst imaginable pain or limitation. The total score ranges from 0-50, with higher score indicating greater disability. The score can also be expressed in terms of percentage.
2 weeks
Cervical Range of Motion
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Cervical range of motion will be measured using a Goniometer. A higher score represents greater range of motion, and lower score represents decreased or lesser range of morion of cervical spine.
2 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mehwish Iqbal, DPT, Foundation University Islamabad
  • Study Director: Muhammad Osama, PhD, Foundation University Islamabad

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

April 25, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 15, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 10, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

April 17, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 17, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2025

Last Verified

April 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FUI/CTR/2025/5

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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