Neck sense and balance: a new study on cervical spondylosis
NCT ID NCT07230938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at how a reduced sense of neck position (cervical proprioception) affects balance in people with cervical spondylosis. Researchers will measure balance using a foot pressure platform and compare results with and without vision. The study involves 82 adults aged 25-45 with mild to moderate neck disability.
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- Participants
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About 82 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who is studied
Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis will represent the sample of this study. They will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Delta University. All the patients will sign a consent form before starting the study
- Ages
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25 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eighty-two patients with cervical spondylosis, the patient will be diagnosed and referred by physician. * Mild to moderate cervical disability according to neck disability index( MacDermid et al., 2009). * Age ranges from 25 to 45 years. * Body mass index from 18.5 - 24.9. Exclusion Criteria: * The patients will be excluded if they have one of the following: * visual or vestibular sensory disorders or cerebellar disease. * Cervical myelopathy. * Patients with previous cervical surgery. * inflammatory diseases involving cervical spine such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. * History of cervical trauma including whiplash associated disorders (WAD). * History of cervical tumors. * History of ankle instability. * No previous foot and ankle surgery.
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