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Simple stretching technique may ease pain from pinched neck nerve

NCT ID NCT07643701

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a gentle nerve-stretching technique called neurodynamic mobilization to standard physical therapy helps people with cervical radiculopathy—a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain and weakness. Fifty adults received either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus the nerve stretches over 5 weeks. The goal was to see if the extra technique improves pain and daily function.

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Active substance
neurodynamic mobilization
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit over standard physiotherapy alone is uncertain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years. * Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. * pain radiating to the upper limb. * Presence of at least one neurological sign, including: Sensory deficit, or Muscle weakness, or Diminished reflexes. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cervical spine surgery. * Cervical myelopathy. * Cervical fractures. * Tumors affecting the cervical spine. * Inflammatory disorders. * Any contraindication to physiotherapy interventions.

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  • Lebanese German University

    Jounieh, Beirut, 0000, Lebanon

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