NCT07230938

Effects of Neck Proprioception Impairment on Balance in Cervical Spondylosis Patients

The Influence of Cervical Proprioception Deficits on Postural Stability in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 82 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of cervical proprioception deficits on postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis. Using pedobarographic analysis, the study will assess static balance parameters in affected individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does Cervical proprioception deficits affect postural stability in patients with cervical spondylosis measured by pedobarographic parameters?

Detailed description

This cross-sectional observational study intends to investigate the association between cervical proprioception and postural stability in people with cervical spondylosis. Cervical proprioception promotes posture regulation by providing sensory feedback to the central nervous system. Alterations in cervical joint position sensation caused by degenerative alterations can have a negative impact on balance. Eighty participants with clinically diagnosed cervical spondylosis will be recruited. Each participant will undergo a single evaluation session that includes cervical joint position error testing and postural stability assessment using pedobarographic analysis. Data will be collected on center of pressure sway, weight distribution, and balance parameters under various conditions. so this study findings can help physical therapists, rehabilitation experts, and clinicians design protocols to improve proprioceptive input and postural control in people with cervical spondylosis. Furthermore, early diagnosis of proprioceptive deficits by pedobarography may enable preventive actions and lower the incidence of falls and related morbidity in this population.

Conditions

• Postural Stability

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform)	Pedobarography system (foot pressure plateform) for Postural Stability assessment will be used to assess Postural stability. the pedobarographic analysis will be delivered using the FreeMed Professional platform (Sensor Medica, Rome, Italy). It evaluates the distribution of foot pressure on the ground.Three components make up the platform: a central mat with resistance sensors and two passive mats at either end that form a walking path. The platform is connected to a computer, to which all data is displayed and processed using FreeStep software
DEVICE	overhead laser pointer	laser pointer for Cervical proprioception device will be used to assess cervical proprioception by preforming Cervical joint position error (JPE) test

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-15
• Primary completion: 2025-12-30
• Completion: 2025-12-30
• First posted: 2025-11-17
• Last updated: 2025-11-17