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Treating the lower back to ease a pinched nerve in the neck

NCT ID NCT07831070

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Fenerbahce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Cervical radiculopathy happens when a nerve in the neck is compressed, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the arm. Researchers are testing whether adding manual therapy to the lower back and sacroiliac joints makes neck-focused manual therapy work better. Adults aged 18 to 55 with a confirmed diagnosis receive either neck-only manual therapy or the extended regional approach. The team measures changes in pain, neck disability, cervical range of motion, and sacroiliac joint findings.

What this could mean

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Active substance
manual therapy combining cervical mobilization with lumbar and sacroiliac joint mobilization
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give physical therapists a clearer reason to treat the lower back and pelvis alongside the neck when helping people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 42 participants, and manual therapy results can vary by clinician and patient. Any added benefit from treating the lower back may turn out to be modest or not hold up in larger studies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:The diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy was established by a specialist neurosurgeon based on clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. Individuals aged 18-55 years with a confirmed diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and who were considered clinically appropriate for manual therapy were screened for eligibility - Exclusion Criteria:criteria were previous cervical spine surgery; rheumatologic, vestibular, neurological, or cardiopulmonary disorders that could interfere with assessment or treatment; limb-length discrepancy; scoliosis; a history of fracture involving the spine, sacroiliac joint (SIJ), or lower extremities; mechanical low back pain; receipt of exercise-based treatment or physical therapy within the preceding 6 months; and pregnancy \-

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cervical radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fenerbahce University

    Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

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