| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/03/106630 [Registered on: 20/03/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
13/03/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Comparing Two Treatments for a Pinched Nerve in the Neck: Deep Tissue Massage versus Therapeutic Skin Taping, Both Combined with Posture Exercises, to Reduce Pain and Improve Movement. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Combined Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Myofascial Release versus Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Taping for Cervical Radiculopathy. |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Tasneem Saifee |
| Designation |
Student PG |
| Affiliation |
Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied sciences |
| Address |
Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied medical sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
Plot-9A, Builders Area
Sector-Omega 1
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
7000852500 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tasneem.barwani55@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Tasneem Saifee |
| Designation |
Student PG |
| Affiliation |
Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied sciences |
| Address |
Prakash Institute of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Allied medical sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
Plot-9A, Builders Area
Sector- Omega 1
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
7000852500 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tasneem.barwani55@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Tasneem Saifee |
| Designation |
Student PG |
| Affiliation |
Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied sciences |
| Address |
Prakash Institute of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Allied medical sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
Plot-9A, Builders Area
Sector- Omega 1
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201310
India |
| Phone |
7000852500 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
tasneem.barwani55@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Tasneem Saifee |
| Address |
158, Masakin-e-saifiyah
Bijalpur
Indore |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| DrMekhala Mathur |
Prakash Hospital |
Department of Physiotherapy
Plot-9A
Sector-Omega 1
Greater Noida-201310
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
9557822471
mathurmekhala9@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Prakash Institute of physiotherapy rehabilitation and allied medical sciences |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: M501||Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
20.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
55.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
1. Adults aged 20 to 55 years diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy.
2. Presence of neck pain and radiating upper limb symptoms (tingling,numbness, or weakness) for at least 4 weeks.
3. Positive Spurlings test, upper limb tension test, or cervical compression test
confirming cervical radiculopathy.
4. Ability to perform therapeutic exercises as part of the rehabilitation protocol.
5. No prior surgical intervention for cervical radiculopathy.
6. Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
1. History of cervical spine surgery or spinal cord injury.
2. Severe cervical instability or myelopathy confirmed through radiological
assessment.
3. Presence of systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoporosis,
or malignancy affecting the cervical spine.
4. Neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, stroke, or Parkinson’s disease)
that could affect motor function and rehabilitation outcomes.
5. Pregnancy due to potential contraindications with the treatment protocols. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
It is hypothesized that the DNS+MFR group will show superior pain reduction, range
of motion improvement, and functional recovery compared to the DNS+Taping
group, thereby providing better rehabilitation outcomes for cervical radiculopathy. |
8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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27/03/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="2"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Cervical radiculopathy involves the compression or irritation of a cervical nerve root, leading to neck pain, radiating arm symptoms, and altered motor function . This study targets the underlying muscular and structural dysfunctions that contribute to nerve compression rather than solely treating the surface symptoms . By utilizing a foundational stabilization technique combined with two distinct soft-tissue interventions, researchers aim to identify the most effective comprehensive treatment protocol. Interventions Compared Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) serves as the core intervention for both groups, functioning to retrain the nervous system, stabilize the spine, and alleviate mechanical stress on cervical nerve roots . The first group incorporates Myofascial Release (MFR) to manually relieve fascial tension, restore tissue extensibility, and reduce muscle spasms around the compromised nerves . The second group utilizes therapeutic taping alongside DNS to provide sensory feedback, temporarily unload overactive cervical muscles, and improve postural proprioception . Expected Clinical Outcomes Both treatment combinations generally yield significant improvements in pain reduction, cervical range of motion, and functional ability for radiculopathy patients . However, research shows that combining stabilization exercises with manual therapies like MFR often provides superior long-term improvements in tissue mobility compared to using passive modalities like taping . MFR directly addresses the myofascial trigger points that frequently accompany radiculopathy, whereas taping primarily provides temporary structural support and cueing. |