Effects of Neck Proprioception Impairment on Balance in Cervical Spondylosis Patients

NCT07230938 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: F.P.T250794
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 82
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

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?

Conditions

Postural Stability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Postural stability measured using a foot pressure platform

  Postural stability will be assessed by measuring postural sway using a force platform (stabilometer) under two conditions (eyes open and eyes closed). The primary variable will be the ellipse surface area (mm²) representing the center of pressure sway.

  Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Cervical joint position error (JPE) measured using overhead laser pointer

  Single assessment at baseline (Day 1)

Interventions

Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) DEVICE

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 is displayed and processed using FreeStep software

Also known as: FREEMED baropodometric platform and FREESTEP software -v.2.01.054

overhead laser pointer DEVICE

laser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis will represent the sample of this study. They will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Delta University. All the patients will sign a consent form before starting the study

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Delta University for Science and Technology: lead

Central Study Contacts

AISHA MOURAD MOHAMMED, Bachelor of physical therapy

CONTACT

+20 1064046189; Aisha.Mourad@deltauniv.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal investigator, MSc candidate

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 22, 2025
• First Posted: November 17, 2025
• Study Start: November 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-10