Sensory and Functional Impairments in Cervical Disc Herniation

NCT07282522 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025/8426
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to evaluate the levels of somatosensory perception, pain threshold and kinesiophobia in individuals with SDH, to examine their relationship with upper extremity functional skills and to compare them with healthy individuals.

Conditions

Cervical Disc Herniation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Upper extremity functionality

  Upper extremity functionality will be assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire and Purdue Pegboard Manual Dexterity Test.The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher level of upper extremity disability.

  24-48 hours

• Pain Threshold and Tolerance Assessment

  Participants' pain threshold and tolerance to pressure are assessed using a digital algometer (JTech Medical Industries, ZEVEX Company).

  24-48 hours

• Pain Assessment evaluates

  Pain Assessment evaluates the intensity of pain felt by patients in centimeters (cm) during different activities and time periods (rest, activity and night).

  24-48 hours

• Somatosensory Perception Tests

  24-48 hours

Study Arms (2)

Individuals with SDH

Individuals with SDH are patients diagnosed with cervical disc herniation by a physical therapist.

Other: Somatosensory Perception Tests; Other: The Visual Analog Scale; Other: Pain Threshold and Tolerance Assessment; Other: Upper extremity functionality

healthy participants.

Individuals with similar demographic characteristics who did not have any neck pain during the initial interview were considered healthy participants.

Other: Somatosensory Perception Tests; Other: The Visual Analog Scale; Other: Pain Threshold and Tolerance Assessment; Other: Upper extremity functionality

Interventions

Somatosensory Perception Tests OTHER

Tactile Localization Test The tactile localization test assesses touch perception. Finger Recognition Test The participant is asked to point to their finger, which has been touched with a pen, while their eyes are closed. Double-Touch Stimulus Perception Test This test is based on the identification of two separate stimuli presented simultaneously.

Individuals with SDH; healthy participants.

The Visual Analog Scale OTHER

The Visual Analog Scale evaluates the intensity of pain felt by patients in different activities and time periods (rest, activity and night) in centimeters (cm).

Individuals with SDH; healthy participants.

Pain Threshold and Tolerance Assessment OTHER

Participants' pain threshold and tolerance to pressure are assessed using a digital algometer (JTech Medical Industries, ZEVEX Company).

Individuals with SDH; healthy participants.

Upper extremity functionality OTHER

Upper extremity functionality will be assessed using the DASH and Purdue Pegboard Manual Dexterity Test.

Individuals with SDH; healthy participants.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Cervical disc herniation and healthy individuals

You may qualify if:

• For the control group, having no complaints of neck pain and not having any neck-related diagnosis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dilan Demirtas Karaoba

Iğdır, Iğdir, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Pain Threshold

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Sensation; Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: assistant professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 2, 2025
• First Posted: December 15, 2025
• Study Start: October 24, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 3, 2025
• Study Completion: March 12, 2026
• Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)