Effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics in Subjects With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
21 de agosto de 2026 atualizado por: Mohammed Abdulmohasen Almohammdi, Kafrelsheikh University
Effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on Physiological Findings and Functional Outcomes in Subjects With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
the study was done to: To assess the effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on pain reduction in subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome.
To assess the effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on shoulder range of motion in subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome.
To assess the effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on clinical provocative tests in subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome.
To assess the effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on neurophysiological findings in subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome.
To assess the effect of Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics on quality of life and psychological status in subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome.
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Status
Ainda não está recrutando
Intervenção / Tratamento
Descrição detalhada
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) involves symptoms from the compression of neurovascular structures at three key sites: the costoclavicular junction, scalene triangle, and pectoralis minor space.
It is categorized into three types: neurogenic Thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial Thoracic outlet syndrome, and venous Thoracic outlet syndrome, with neurogenic Thoracic outlet syndrome being the most common.
Management typically involves conservative methods such as exercise rehabilitation, which aims to relieve symptoms by increasing thoracic outlet space.
However, current literature lacks comprehensive reviews on exercise protocols.
Mechanical loaded neuro-dynamics is introduced as a promising rehabilitation approach for athletes, focusing on enhancing neural and vascular mobility through controlled loading.
Provocative tests are crucial for diagnosing Thoracic outlet syndrome , targeting the specific mechanisms of compression.
Additionally, electro-neuro-graphical examinations play a vital role in diagnosing neurogenic Thoracic outlet syndrome by revealing abnormalities in nerve impulse transmission.
Tipo de estudo
Intervencional
Inscrição (Estimado)
36
Estágio
- Não aplicável
Contactos e Locais
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Contato de estudo
- Nome: Mohammed Abdulmohsen Almohamadi, physical therapist
- Número de telefone: 01050366830
- E-mail: ptmohammed1993@gmail.com
Locais de estudo
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Kafr ash Shaykh, Egito
- out-patient clinic, faculty of physical therapy - Kafrelsheikh University.
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Contato:
- Mohammed Abdulmohsen Almohamadi, physical therapist
- Número de telefone: 01050366830
- E-mail: ptmohammed1993@gmail.com
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Critérios de participação
Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.
Critérios de elegibilidade
Idades elegíveis para estudo
- Adulto
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis
Não
Descrição
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects from both genders diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome will be recruited through direct referrals from their neurosurgeon.
- Subjects age between 30.8±7.4 years
- Subjects body mass index = 19.5±2.8
- Control group includes health volunteer subjects with negative root test results under supervision of neurosurgeon.
Exclusion Criteria:
The exclusion criteria are:
- head injury, stroke.
- epilepsy episodes.
- mental disorders.
- cardiovascular disease.
- having a pacemaker or cochlear implant.
- pregnancy, oncological episodes, inflammatory disease, myelopathy, degenerative changes in the cervical spine (after verification on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans).
- peripheral neuropathies from the level of the arm and COVID-19-related symptoms
Plano de estudo
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Como o estudo é projetado?
Detalhes do projeto
- Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
- Alocação: Randomizado
- Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
- Mascaramento: Solteiro
Armas e Intervenções
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Experimental: Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics
involved 18 participants and received physical therapy management will include 11 visits over 11 weeks, Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics was implemented using green medium-resistance bands (approximately 4.6-6.9
lbs. at 100% elongation).
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Physical therapy management will include 11 visits over 11 weeks, utilizing green medium-resistance bands (4.6-6.9 pounds at 100% elongation).
The protocol involves: weeks 3-4 with low tension isometric holds (5-10 seconds) in partial range; weeks 5-7 with dynamic repetitions (10-15 repetitions, 3 sets) in full range; and weeks 8-11 featuring sport-specific load progression with cycling postures and upper extremity tasks.
Repetitions will be slow and controlled, with cues to minimize guarding or Valsalva.
Progression will depend on symptom response and visual analogue scale scores, with Mechanically Loaded Neuro-dynamics performed 1-2 times weekly in-clinic and daily home exercises.
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Comparador Ativo: traditional physical therapy program
involved 18 participants and received a traditional physical therapy program for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
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traditional physical therapy program
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O que o estudo está medindo?
Medidas de resultados primários
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assessment of Active and passive Range of motion
Prazo: At baseline and after 11 weeks
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Cervical spine range of motion (ROM) was assessed using a goniometer.
Participants were positioned comfortably in a standardized sitting position, with the trunk stabilized to minimize compensatory movements.
Cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation were measured in degrees.
The goniometer was aligned according to standard anatomical landmarks for each movement, and the active ROM was recorded at the end of the available pain-free range.
Measurements were performed consistently for all participants under the same testing conditions.
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At baseline and after 11 weeks
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Medidas de resultados secundários
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assessment of sensory nerve conduction velocity
Prazo: At baseline and after 11 weeks
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For the digital sensory nerve conduction study, we will use standard antidromic techniques with a fixed distance of 11 cm between the recording and stimulating electrodes for the ulnar and 13 cm for the median sensory nerves.
Standard techniques and distances between recording and stimulating electrodes will be used for the medial antebrachial cutaneous (12 cm), lateral antebrachial cutaneous (12 cm), and the dorsal ulnar cutaneous (8 cm) nerve conduction study.
Sensory nerve conduction study parameters included sensory nerve action potential, amplitude and peak latency
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At baseline and after 11 weeks
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assessment of motor nerve conduction velocity
Prazo: At baseline and after 11 weeks
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For motor nerve conduction study, also will be used a fixed distance of 7 cm between the recording and stimulating electrodes for both median and ulnar nerves.
motor nerve conduction study parameters included compound muscle action potential amplitude, area, distal latency, duration of the negative phase, and forearm conduction velocity.
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At baseline and after 11 weeks
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assessment of physical function and symptoms of the upper limb
Prazo: At baseline and after 11 weeks
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The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand is a 30-item instrument assessing health status in daily activities, symptoms, social functioning, and psychological factors over the past week.
Responses range from 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (unable to perform), yielding scores from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate greater disability.
The he Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand demonstrates strong reliability, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.74-0.95.
The minimum detectable change is 11 points, while the minimum clinically important difference is 10.83 points, indicating significant changes in patient function.
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At baseline and after 11 weeks
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Datas Principais do Estudo
Início do estudo (Estimado)
1 de setembro de 2026
Conclusão Primária (Estimado)
1 de novembro de 2026
Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)
1 de dezembro de 2026
Datas de inscrição no estudo
Enviado pela primeira vez
21 de agosto de 2026
Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ
21 de agosto de 2026
Primeira postagem (Real)
25 de agosto de 2026
Atualizações de registro de estudo
Última Atualização Postada (Real)
25 de agosto de 2026
Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade
21 de agosto de 2026
Última verificação
1 de agosto de 2026
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