Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy

NCT07289607 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005936
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Cervical Radiculopathy

Keywords

TECAR , radiculopathy , Proprioception

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• proprioception function

  assessment of proprioception functions via CROM

  Baseline

• Cervical ROM

  ROM assessment via CROM

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

study group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy.

Device: TECAR therapy

Control group

SHAM COMPARATOR

Receives sham TECAR

Device: Sham TECAR therapy

Interventions

TECAR therapy DEVICE

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.

study group

Sham TECAR therapy DEVICE

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.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by clinical and radiological findings
• Age 30-40 years
• Pain duration \> 4 weeks

You may not qualify if:

• Cervical fracture or surgery
• Vestibular disorders
• Rheumatologic or neurological diseases
• Cognitive impairment or pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Delta University for Science and Technology: lead

Study Sites (1)

Private Clinic

Al Mansurah, 35511, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

• 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 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Radiculopathy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Central Study Contacts

ibrahim A abu ella, Phd

CONTACT

+201008442281; ibrahimneuron@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: the patient in control group will receive sham TECAR therapy in addition to physical therapy exercise program.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 4, 2025
• First Posted: December 17, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: March 5, 2026
• Study Completion: April 5, 2026
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)