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Effects of DRT on Neck Pain, ROM, and Chest Expansion in Patients With CR

RecruitingNAAges 35 Years - 55 YearsAllRiphah International University
NCT07628348 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of the diaphragmatic release technique on neck pain, cervical range of motion, and chest expansion in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Participants will be randomized to either the baseline treatment or the experimental group for five weeks.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of unilateral neck pain and paresthesia symptoms for about 2 months * Presence of posterolateral disc herniation at the C4-C7 level. * A positive spurling test * Positive upper limb neural tension tests for the median and ulnar nerve * Cervical rotation towards the painful side of less than 60 degrees * Chest Expansion of less than 4 cm Exclusion Criteria: * Any tumor * Fracture * Osteoporosis * Scoliosis * Cervical and shoulder instability * Diabetic neuropathy * History or presence of a respiratory disease
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What it tests

  • Diaphragmatic Release Technique
  • Traditional Physical Therapy
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Where

1 site
Iffat Anwar Medical Complex
Lahore, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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