Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: TECAR therapy, Sham TECAR therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cervical Radiculopathy. Basic parameters: 30 years — 45 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.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
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Official title
Effect of TECAR Therapy on Proprioception Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Overview
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.
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.
Interventions
- 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. - 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.
Primary outcome measures
- proprioception function [Time frame: Baseline]
- Cervical ROM [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
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
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Private Clinic — Al Mansurah
Publications
- Bameri A, Yassin M, Salehi R, Mansour Sohani S. The Effects of Manual Therapy with TECAR Therapy, on Pain, Disability and Range of Motion in Women with Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2024 Sep 17;38:107. doi: 10.47176/mjiri.38.107. eCollection 2024. PMID 39781327
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07289607 · P.T.REC/012/005936