Upper Extremity Dysfunction in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy (CerRad-UE)

University of Beykent

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cervical Radiculopathy

Treatments: Other: Observational Assessment Only

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06923085

GO 21/906

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will examine how cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck) affects function in both arms, not just the symptomatic side. The investigators will evaluate 42 patients with different cervical nerve root involvement (C4-5, C5-6, or C6-7) and compare them to 16 control subjects with non-specific neck pain. The assessments will measure muscle strength, sensory function, hand performance, pain levels, and psychological factors. These evaluations may contribute to the development of rehabilitation programs for cervical radiculopathy.

Enrollment: 58 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18-65 years
• Clinical diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy at C4-5, C5-6, or C6-7 level
• Diagnosis confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
• Symptoms present for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment
• Ability to understand and follow study instructions
• Ability to provide informed consent for participation
• For control group: non-specific neck pain without radiculopathy
• Ability to complete required assessments

Exclusion criteria

• Systemic disorders
• Neurological disorders (excluding CR)
• Previous spinal surgery
• Acute trauma
• Fracture
• Malignancy
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatic disease
• Ongoing pharmacological treatment for chronic neck pain

Trial design

58 participants in 4 patient groups

Group 1: C4-5 Radiculopathy Group

Description:

Patients with confirmed C4-5 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment Only

Group 2: C5-6 Radiculopathy Group

Description:

Patients with confirmed C5-6 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment Only

Group 3: C6-7 Radiculopathy Group

Description:

Patients with confirmed C6-7 cervical radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment Only

Control Group

Description:

Control subjects with non-specific neck pain without radiculopathy. Assessments included pain (VAS), neck disability (NDI), upper extremity functionality (DASH), muscle strength measurements, sensory function, hand performance, kinesiophobia (TAMPA) and emotional status (Beck Inventory).

Treatment:

Other: Observational Assessment Only