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Comparison of two physiotherapy traction methods with and without heat therapy for reducing neck pain and improving daily activities in patients with cervical spondylosis

Effectiveness of Mechanical versus Dynamic Wedge Cervical Traction with Heat in Cervical Spondylosis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110064
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-05-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M472- Other spondylosis with radiculopathy

Interventions

Intervention1: Dynamic wedge cervical traction with heat therapy: Vertical dynamic wedge cervical traction applied in supine position with axial distraction using an automated device, combined with su

Sponsors

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai Etawah Uttar Pradesh India
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 25 to 65 years diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. Chronic neck pain of at least three months duration. Pain intensity greater than or equal to 3 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Neck Disability Index score greater than or equal to 10. Patients with or without mild non progressive cervical radiculopathy. Medically stable. Willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of recent cervical spine trauma fracture or surgery. Severe cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. Cervical malignancy infection such as tuberculosis or inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Vertebral artery insufficiency. Severe osteoporosis or spinal instability. Uncontrolled hypertension or serious cardiovascular conditions. Pregnancy. Contraindications to traction or heat therapy. Currently receiving other physiotherapy or interventional treatment for cervical spine conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain intensity measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale score 2. Functional disability measured using Neck Disability Index scoreTimepoint: 1. Baseline and at the end of two weeks after intervention 2.Baseline and at the end of two weeks after intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical range of motion measured using goniometer in degrees for flexion extension lateral flexion and rotationTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of two weeks after intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMansi Mishra

Faculty of paramedical Sciences UPUMS Saifai Etawah

potturigowrishankar@gmail.com9603803011

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026