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Comparison of Two Types of Online Physiotherapy Programs for Improving Neck Movement and Disability in People with Early Cervical Spondylosis

Efficacy of Synchronous versus Asynchronous Telerehabilitation for Cervical Mobility and Disability in Early Cervical Spondylosis : Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112320
Enrollment
76
Registered
2026-06-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M479- Spondylosis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Synchronous Video Guided Tele- rehabilitation: Synchronous Tele-rehabilitation is defined as the real-time, interactive delivery of physiotherapy interventions through live video confer

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: .Primary early cervical spondylosis diagnosed by an orthopaedic specialist, grade I-II based on the modified Kellgren-Lawrence Classification adapted for cervical spine .Grade I: Minimal osteophytes, doubtful disc space narrowing .Grade II: Definite osteophytes, possible or mild disc narrowing .Age between 40 and 65 years for degenerative neck conditions). .Both male and female participants. .No prior exposure to tele-rehabilitation interventions for cervical spondylosis within the past 6 months. .Neck Disability Index (NDI) score 15-30% (moderate disability). .Willingness to adhere to the tele-rehabilitation protocol and attend all scheduled sessions. .Written informed consent obtained prior to participation. .Access to stable 5G internet connection and smartphone/laptop with video calling capability.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: .Secondary spondylosis due to trauma, inflammatory arthritis, or congenital anomalies. .Contraindications: malignancy, unhealed neck skin lesions, active infection. .Prior cervical spine surgery within the past 12 months. .Presence of neurological disorders affecting upper limb/neck function (e.g., stroke, cervical radiculopathy with motor deficit, severe myelopathy). .Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders impairing ability to consent or follow tele-rehab instructions. .Intra-articular cervical injections or other invasive neck interventions within last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Algometer Neck Disability Index (NDI) Universal GoniometerTimepoint: Baseline(day 0) and after 4 weeks of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShivangi Rai

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai Etawah

chaudhary.ranjeet@rediffmail.com9760690454

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026