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Effectiveness of Tuina combined with millimeter wave irradiation on trigger points in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of Tuina combined with millimeter wave irradiation on trigger points in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400087047
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-07-18
Start date
2024-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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

Conditions

cervical spondylotic radiculopathy

Interventions

Control group:Tuina combined with millimeter wave sham irradiation on trigger points,The millimeter wave irradiation head is in contact with the patient, but the millimeter wave therapy instrument do
Experimental group:Tuina combined with millimeter wave irradiation on trigger points

Sponsors

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Meets the diagnostic criteria of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.; 2. Age from 18-60 years old, male or female; 3. VAS =3; 4. Can understand and express their own wishes clearly; 5. Volunteer to participate in the trial and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Patients with upper limb pain and numbness caused by other diseases; ? History of neck trauma, surgery or congenital disease Malformations; ? Pregnant or lactating women; ? The cervical spine had been treated within 2 weeks; ? Have other serious diseases; ? Treatment method intolerance; ? Poor compliance, poor coordination.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analogue scale (VAS);Neck Disability index (NDI);36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, SF-36;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical range of motion;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSunguodong

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University

17706398418@163.com+86 188 5317 8096

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026