Walking imbalance linked to neck pain in new study
NCT ID NCT07326202
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how neck pain and muscle strength relate to walking symmetry in 61 adults aged 40-50 with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck). Researchers will measure pain, disability, muscle strength, and walking patterns using special mats and devices. The goal is to understand which factors predict uneven walking, but no treatment is given.
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- Participants
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About 61 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Sixty one patients with cervical radiculopathy of both sexes will participate in this study. Patients will be diagnosed as having cervical radiculopathy by neurologist based on a careful clinical examination and will be confirmed by investigations as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients will be selected from the Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, and the British University in Egypt
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40 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy at level of C5-C6 and C6-C7 confirmed by MRI. * Patient's age will be ranged from 40 to 50 years. * Patients with chronic symptoms \> 3 months. * Patients with decreased strength in cervical or upper limb muscles. * Ability to walk independently without assistive devices. * Patients with normal body mass index (BMI) (\< 30kg/m²) . Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral cervical radiculopathy. * History of cervical spine surgery or instability. * Diagnosed with myelopathy, canal stenosis, or severe disc protrusion. * History of vestibular dysfunction, stroke, or severe cognitive impairment. * Any Lower limb dysfunction affecting walking. * Peripheral neuropathy or uncontrolled diabetes. * Psychiatric diseases * Pregnancy.
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Hossam Abdelwahab mohamed
Cairo, Egypt
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