Upper Extremity Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

NCT ID: NCT06923085

Last Updated: 2025-04-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

58 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-09-22

Study Completion Date

2023-04-22

Brief Summary

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This study will examine how cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck) affects function in both arms, not just the symptomatic side. The investigators will evaluate 42 patients with different cervical nerve root involvement (C4-5, C5-6, or C6-7) and compare them to 16 control subjects with non-specific neck pain. The assessments will measure muscle strength, sensory function, hand performance, pain levels, and psychological factors. These evaluations may contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs for cervical radiculopathy.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cervical Radiculopathy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Group 1: C4-5 Radiculopathy Group

Patients with confirmed C4-5 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Observational Assessment Only

Intervention Type OTHER

This is an observational study examining bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with cervical radiculopathy. No interventional procedures were applied. Participants underwent comprehensive assessments including pain evaluation (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function testing, hand performance evaluation, kinesiophobia (TAMPA), and emotional status assessment (Beck Inventory). The study compared findings between different cervical radiculopathy groups and a control group with non-specific neck pain.

Group 2: C5-6 Radiculopathy Group

Patients with confirmed C5-6 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Observational Assessment Only

Intervention Type OTHER

This is an observational study examining bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with cervical radiculopathy. No interventional procedures were applied. Participants underwent comprehensive assessments including pain evaluation (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function testing, hand performance evaluation, kinesiophobia (TAMPA), and emotional status assessment (Beck Inventory). The study compared findings between different cervical radiculopathy groups and a control group with non-specific neck pain.

Group 3: C6-7 Radiculopathy Group

Patients with confirmed C6-7 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Observational Assessment Only

Intervention Type OTHER

This is an observational study examining bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with cervical radiculopathy. No interventional procedures were applied. Participants underwent comprehensive assessments including pain evaluation (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function testing, hand performance evaluation, kinesiophobia (TAMPA), and emotional status assessment (Beck Inventory). The study compared findings between different cervical radiculopathy groups and a control group with non-specific neck pain.

Control Group

Control subjects with non-specific neck pain without radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Observational Assessment Only

Intervention Type OTHER

This is an observational study examining bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with cervical radiculopathy. No interventional procedures were applied. Participants underwent comprehensive assessments including pain evaluation (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function testing, hand performance evaluation, kinesiophobia (TAMPA), and emotional status assessment (Beck Inventory). The study compared findings between different cervical radiculopathy groups and a control group with non-specific neck pain.

Interventions

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Observational Assessment Only

This is an observational study examining bilateral sensorimotor function in patients with cervical radiculopathy. No interventional procedures were applied. Participants underwent comprehensive assessments including pain evaluation (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function testing, hand performance evaluation, kinesiophobia (TAMPA), and emotional status assessment (Beck Inventory). The study compared findings between different cervical radiculopathy groups and a control group with non-specific neck pain.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-65 years
* Clinical diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy at C4-5, C5-6, or C6-7 level
* Diagnosis confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
* Symptoms present for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment
* Ability to understand and follow study instructions
* Ability to provide informed consent for participation
* For control group: non-specific neck pain without radiculopathy
* Ability to complete required assessments

Exclusion Criteria

* Systemic disorders
* Neurological disorders (excluding CR)
* Previous spinal surgery
* Acute trauma
* Fracture
* Malignancy
* Osteoporosis
* Rheumatic disease
* Ongoing pharmacological treatment for chronic neck pain
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Beykent

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tuba Eren

Lecturer

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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İstanbul Beykent University

Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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GO 21/906

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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