Disc Degeneration
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will include 60 elderly patients with cervical disc degeneration, from both gender who are aged from 60 - 75 years old.
Detailed description
The 60 patients will divided into two groups, with 30 patients in each group. group(A): will receive low level lazer and exercises for three times per week for 12 weeks. Group (B): will receive only exercises. Resistivity index of both right and left vertebral arteries will be measured before and after the 12 weeks.
Interventions
RADIATIONLow level Lazer therapy
30 patients will receive low level lazer therapy 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
OTHERRoutine exercises
30 patients will receive only routine exercises 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
Sponsors
South Valley University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Two groups Group (A) and group(B)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. elderly patients with age range between 60 and 75 years old. 2. with cervical disc degeneration.
Exclusion criteria
1. patients with uncontrolled hypertension. 2. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. 3. Patients with severe cardiac or chest diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resistivity index of both right and left vertebral arteries | 12 weeks | Resistivity index of both right and left vertebral arteries will be measured before and after the 12 weeks. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactShymaa Y Abo zaid
Outcome results
None listed