NCT07289607

Effect of TECAR on Cervical Radiculopathy

Effect of TECAR Therapy on Proprioception Function in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Cervical radiculopathy is characterized by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired neuromuscular control due to nerve root compression. Proprioception dysfunction is often an overlooked component of this condition and can affect balance, posture, and motor control. TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy is a form of deep heat electrotherapy known to improve tissue perfusion and neuromuscular function. Although TECAR is widely used for pain relief and mobility, its role in improving proprioception remains under-investigated, especially in cervical conditions. This study aims to bridge this gap by assessing proprioceptive outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy receiving TECAR therapy.

Detailed description

* Design: Randomized controlled trial. * Groups: * Control group: Receives standard physiotherapy (e.g., cervical traction, exercises). * Experimental group: Receives TECAR therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy. * Duration: 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. * Outcome Measures: Joint position sense (JPS) using cervical repositioning tests, pain (VAS), functional disability (NDI). * Assessment Times: Baseline and after 4 weeks.

Conditions

• Cervical Radiculopathy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	TECAR therapy	TECAR Therapy A form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz. It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.
DEVICE	Sham TECAR therapy	TECAR Therapy a form of radiofrequency-based deep thermotherapy that delivers energy into tissues using frequencies between 300 kHz and 1.2 MHz. It heats from the inside out, giving deeper and more controlled thermal effects than superficial heat modalities.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-05
• Completion: 2026-04-05
• First posted: 2025-12-17
• Last updated: 2025-12-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt