Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy

ConditionCervical Radiculopathy

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age30-45

SponsorDelta University for Science and Technology

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

• Diagnosed cervical radiculopathy confirmed by clinical and radiological findings

Age 30-40 years

Pain duration > 4 weeks

Disqualifiers

• Cervical fracture or surgery

Vestibular disorders

Rheumatologic or neurological diseases

Cognitive impairment or pregnancy

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

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.
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.

Treatment groups

80 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: study groupActive comparator 1 intervention

Group B: Control groupSham comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

proprioception function

assessment of proprioception functions via CROM

Time frame

Baseline

Cervical ROM

ROM assessment via CROM

Time frame

Baseline

Sponsors and contacts

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Delta University for Science and Technology

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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