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Comparing Two Treatments for a Pinched Nerve in the Neck: Deep Tissue Massage versus Therapeutic Skin Taping, Both Combined with Posture Exercises, to Reduce Pain and Improve Movement.

Effect of Combined Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Myofascial Release versus Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Taping for Cervical Radiculopathy. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106630
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-03-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M501- Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Tasneem Saifee
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 20 to 55 years diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy. 2. Presence of neck pain and radiating upper limb symptoms (tingling,numbness, or weakness) for at least 4 weeks. 3. Positive Spurlings test, upper limb tension test, or cervical compression test confirming cervical radiculopathy. 4. Ability to perform therapeutic exercises as part of the rehabilitation protocol. 5. No prior surgical intervention for cervical radiculopathy. 6. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of cervical spine surgery or spinal cord injury. 2. Severe cervical instability or myelopathy confirmed through radiological assessment. 3. Presence of systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoporosis, or malignancy affecting the cervical spine. 4. Neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, stroke, or Parkinson s disease) that could affect motor function and rehabilitation outcomes. 5. Pregnancy due to potential contraindications with the treatment protocols.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It is hypothesized that the DNS+MFR group will show superior pain reduction, range of motion improvement, and functional recovery compared to the DNS+Taping group, thereby providing better rehabilitation outcomes for cervical radiculopathy.Timepoint: 8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTasneem Saifee

Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied sciences

tasneem.barwani55@gmail.com7000852500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026