Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy

December 17, 2025 updated by: Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahim Abu Ella, Delta University for Science and Technology

Effect of TECAR Therapy on Proprioception Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy is characterized by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired neuromuscular control due to nerve root compression. Proprioception dysfunction is often an overlooked component of this condition and can affect balance, posture, and motor control.

TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy is a form of deep heat electrotherapy known to improve tissue perfusion and neuromuscular function. Although TECAR is widely used for pain relief and mobility, its role in improving proprioception remains under-investigated, especially in cervical conditions. This study aims to bridge this gap by assessing proprioceptive outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy receiving TECAR therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  • Design: Randomized controlled trial.
  • Groups:
  • Control group: Receives standard physiotherapy (e.g., cervical traction, exercises).
  • Experimental group: Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy.
  • Duration: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
  • Outcome Measures: Joint position sense (JPS) using cervical repositioning tests, pain (VAS), functional disability (NDI).
  • Assessment Times: Baseline and after 4 weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

80

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 Contact

Study Locations

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:

  • • Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by clinical and radiological findings

    • Age 30-40 years
    • Pain duration > 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Cervical fracture or surgery

    • Vestibular disorders
    • Rheumatologic or neurological diseases
    • Cognitive impairment or pregnancy

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: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: study group
Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy.
Device: TECAR therapy

TECAR Therapy A form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz.

It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.
Sham Comparator: Control group
Receives sham TECAR
Device: Sham TECAR therapy

TECAR Therapy a form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz.

It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
proprioception function
Time Frame: Baseline
assessment of proprioception functions via CROM
Baseline
Cervical ROM
Time Frame: Baseline
ROM assessment via CROM
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Delta University for Science and Technology

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 5, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 5, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 4, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 4, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

December 17, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 18, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 17, 2025

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • P.T.REC/012/005936

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE RESEARCH

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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