Effects of Slider Versus Tensioners Nerve Gliding in Cervical Radiculopathy.

NCT06339970 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/23/0199 iram
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will be a randomized clinical trial in which Slider versus Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization will be applied on the individuals with cerviculorediculopathy and changes will be recorded using different methods and tools. Convenient sampling technique will be used to collect the data. The sample size of 40 patients will be recruited. Patients will be randomly allocated into two different groups through sealed envelope method.20 patients will be allocated in each group A will be treated with Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique; Group B will be treated with Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique .Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and goniometer will be used as Data collecting tools. After data collection from defined study setting, data will be entered and analyzed.

Conditions

Cervical Radiculopathy

Keywords

Tensioners mobilization, Manual Therapy and neck pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale

  NPRS consists of a scale with 0-10 readings. The zero denotes no pain while 1, 2, 3 denotes to mild pain, 4, 5, 6 denotes to moderate pain while 7-10 denotes to severe pain.

  4 Weeks

• Neck disability index

  .The NDI consists of ten questions. Each question has six different assertions expressing progressive levels of pain or limitation in activities. Item scores range from 0 (no pain or limitation) to 5 (as much pain as possible or maximal limitation). The total NDI score ranges from 0 to 5 points. Higher scores indicate greater disability.

  4 Weeks

• Goniometer

  Active Range of Motion of the patient will be assessed using a universal standard goniometer for cervical flexion, extension, side flexion (left and right), rotation (left and right). The data will be collected at baseline cervical goniometry.

  4 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Therapist approaches the desired level of spinous process from medial aspect of the thumb of one hand which is reinforced by the index finger of the other hand. Second therapist places his axilla over the patient's shoulder to add shoulder depression component. The second therapist performs components of the nerve to be test one by one (distal to proximal or proximal to distal sequence) depending upon patient's offending movements and painful range.Pure transverse glide is performed from affected to unaffected side. While the glide is sustained, another therapist mobilizes the median nerve by performing desired neurodynamic sliding movement. Apply this protocol for 4 weeks 12 Sessions (3 sessions in a week) and 10 sec rest between each segment, 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Other: Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

EXPERIMENTAL

Therapist approaches the desired level of spinous process from medial aspect of the thumb of one hand which is reinforced by the index finger of the other hand. Second therapist places his axilla over the patient's shoulder to add shoulder depression component. The second therapist performs components of the nerve to be test one by one (distal to proximal or proximal to distal sequence) depending upon patient's offending movements and painful range.Pure transverse glide is performed from affected to unaffected side. While the glide is sustained, another therapist mobilizes nerve by performing desired neurodynamic gliders movement and progressing to tensioners. Apply this protocol for 4 weeks 12 Sessions (3 sessions in a week) and 10 sec rest between each segment, 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Other: Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

Interventions

Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique OTHER

In this group 21 patients will perform Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique.Protocol for 4 weeks 12 Sessions (3 sessions in a week) and 10 sec rest between each segment, 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Patient is sitting in the chair / plinth. Therapist's standing behind the patient.

Slider Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique OTHER

In this group 21 patients will perform Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique.Protocol for 4 weeks 12 Sessions (3 sessions in a week) and 10 sec rest between each segment, 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Patient is sitting in the chair / plinth. Therapist's standing behind the patient.

Tensioners Nerve Gliding Technique along with Mulligan Spinal Mobilization Technique

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both gender Age
• Participants having range 20-60 years both male and female are included.
• Unilateral neck pain refers to upper extremity from 2-3 weeks.
• Positive upper limb tension test, spurling test, cervical distraction test and ipsilateral cervical rotation less than 60.
• NDI less than 50%
• NPRS less than 3 more than 7

You may not qualify if:

• Inflammation malignancy, neurological disorder
• Metabolic disorders
• Neck pain associated with headache and facial pain
• VBI, vertigo, dizziness, motor imbalance, vertebral impairment, pregnancy, skin allergy
• History of recent surgery, trauma and fractures of cervical spine, dislocation, subluxation of upper limb,
• rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, spondylolistheasis, cervical surgeries skin allergy, referred pain in patient with cardiac ischemia
• Patients having any other therapeutic intervention or medical treatment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sehat Medical Compolex

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (11)

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Radiculopathy; Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Muhammad sanaullah, MS

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 25, 2024
• First Posted: April 1, 2024
• Study Start: November 23, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: September 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)