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Effects of Neck Proprioception Impairment on Balance in Cervical Spondylosis Patients

— Observational Postural Stability

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform), overhead laser pointer.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Postural Stability. Basic parameters: 25 years — 50 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
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Official title

The Influence of Cervical Proprioception Deficits on Postural Stability in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis

Overview

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?

Detailed description

This cross-sectional observational study intends to investigate the association between cervical proprioception and postural stability in people with cervical spondylosis. Cervical proprioception promotes posture regulation by providing sensory feedback to the central nervous system. Alterations in cervical joint position sensation caused by degenerative alterations can have a negative impact on balance.

Eighty participants with clinically diagnosed cervical spondylosis will be recruited. Each participant will undergo a single evaluation session that includes cervical joint position error testing and postural stability assessment using pedobarographic analysis. Data will be collected on center of pressure sway, weight distribution, and balance parameters under various conditions.

so this study findings can help physical therapists, rehabilitation experts, and clinicians design protocols to improve proprioceptive input and postural control in people with cervical spondylosis. Furthermore, early diagnosis of proprioceptive deficits by pedobarography may enable preventive actions and lower the incidence of falls and related morbidity in this population.

Interventions

  • Device Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform)
    Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) for Postural Stability assessment will be used to assess Postural stability. the pedobarographic analysis will be delivered using the FreeMed Professional platform (Sensor Medica, Rome, Italy). It evaluates the distribution of foot pressure on the ground.Three components make up the platform: a central mat with resistance sensors and two passive mats at either end that form a walking path. The platform is connected to a computer, to which all data
  • Device overhead laser pointer
    laser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test

Primary outcome measures

  • Postural stability measured using a foot pressure platform [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
  • Cervical joint position error (JPE) measured using overhead laser pointer [Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis, the patient will be diagnosed and referred by physician.
  • Mild to moderate cervical disability according to neck disability index( MacDermid et al., 2009).
  • Age ranges from 25 to 45 years.
  • Body mass index from 18.5 - 24.9.

Exclusion criteria

  • The patients will be excluded if they have one of the following:
  • visual or vestibular sensory disorders or cerebellar disease.
  • Cervical myelopathy.
  • Patients with previous cervical surgery.
  • inflammatory diseases involving cervical spine such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
  • History of cervical trauma including whiplash associated disorders (WAD).
  • History of cervical tumors.
  • History of ankle instability.
  • No previous foot and ankle surgery.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Study design

Observational model
Cohort

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07230938 · F.P.T250794

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗