Effects of Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises on Patients With Cervical Discopathy.

NCT07777770 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Medipol-752
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy helps improve lung function and overall well-being in people with cervical discopathy (neck problems). Participants diagnosed with cervical discopathy will be divided into two groups. One group will receive 15 sessions of standard physical therapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and neck exercises. The second group will receive the exact same standard physical therapy, but with an added specific breathing exercise program for 15 sessions. Researchers will measure the patients' breathing capacity, neck pain levels, and psychological well-being before the treatments start and right after the 15-session program ends to see if the added breathing exercises provide extra benefits.

Conditions

Cervical Discopathy

Keywords

Psychosocial; Breathing Exercises; Physical Therapy; Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Pulmonary Function Tests (FVC and FEV1)

  Pulmonary function was evaluated using spirometry. The key parameters measured were Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), reported in liters (L) and as a percentage of the predicted value (%). Higher values indicate better pulmonary function (a better clinical outcome).

  Baseline and at 3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Neck Pain Severity

  Baseline and at 3 weeks

• Change in Neck-Specific Disability and Psychosocial Well-Being

  Baseline and at 3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Conventional Physiotherapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants receive 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises.

Other: Conventional Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive a respiratory exercise program in addition to the 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy (Ultrasound, TENS, infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises).

Other: Conventional Physiotherapy; Behavioral: Breathing Exercises

Interventions

Conventional Physiotherapy OTHER

A 15-session protocol consisting of Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises.

Conventional Physiotherapy; Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises BEHAVIORAL

A targeted respiratory exercise program added to the conventional physiotherapy, aimed at improving the function, strength, and endurance of the respiratory muscles over 15 sessions.

Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients admitted to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department.
• Patients diagnosed with cervical discopathy.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with previously known respiratory system disorders.
• Patients with a disease affecting the thorax.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Medipol Pendik Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Breathing Exercises

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 11, 2026
• First Posted: August 20, 2026
• Study Start: November 8, 2020
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2021
• Study Completion: February 10, 2021
• Last Updated: August 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)