Physical Therapy on Phrenic Nerve Function
Outcomes of Physical Therapy Program on Respiratory and Phrenic Nerve Functions in Cervical Disc Compression
1 other identifier
observational
20
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a designed physical therapy program on respiratory function and phrenic nerve activity in cervical disc compression.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Feb 2023
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 5, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 18, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 15, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 30, 2023
CompletedApril 18, 2023
April 1, 2023
3 months
April 5, 2023
April 17, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
pulmonary function test
to measure vital capacity
4 months
phrenic nerve amplitude
objective method to detect phrenic nerve function
4 months
Study Arms (1)
intervention group
Patients underwent physical therapy program 3days/week for three months in the form of * Heat therapy by using infrared on the cervical region for relaxation of spasmed neck muscles, while the patient in sitting position. * While the patient is sitting, the ultrasound was applied on the para spinal muscles of cervical region for controlling pain. * Intermittent cervical traction (traction force equal 8% of body weight) was applied with the patient lying supine and the head in neutral position.
Interventions
Intermittent cervical traction (traction force equal 8% of body weight) was applied with the patient lying supine and the head in neutral position.
Eligibility Criteria
study was conducted on 20 patients with compression of the cervical disc at the level of 3, 4, and 5. Their mean age was 43 years; mean weight was 75 kg and mean height was 170cm.They suffered from cervical disc compression for 6-8 months.
You may qualify if:
- suffered from cervical disc compression for 6-8 months.
- patients examined and referred by physician.
You may not qualify if:
- Any cardio pulmonary disorders which may alter pulmonary function.
- They did not receive any physical therapy program prior to their participation in the study.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Cairo Universitylead
Study Sites (1)
Cairo University
Giza, Ben El Sarayat, Egypt
Related Publications (1)
Carvalho, M. De (2004) Electrodiagnostic assessment of respiratory dysfunction in motor neuron disease, Handbook of Clinical Neurophysiology. Elsevier B.V. doi: 10.1016/S1567-4231(04)04029-8.
BACKGROUND
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Maha m El monem, Ass Prof
Cairo University
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Asssociate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 5, 2023
First Posted
April 18, 2023
Study Start
February 1, 2023
Primary Completion
May 15, 2023
Study Completion
May 30, 2023
Last Updated
April 18, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share