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Effect of Virtual Reality- Based Training on Cervical Mobility, Proprioceptive Accuracy and Hand Grip Strength in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of virtual reality training on cervical mobility, proprioceptive accuracy and hand strength in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Forty patients of both sexes diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy will participate in this study. The participants' ages will be varied from 35 to 50 years, with a body mass index less than 30 kg/m². Patients will be randomly allocated to virtual reality and control groups. Both groups will receive a conventional physical therapy program in the form of electrotherapy, manual therapy, and strengthening exercises. The virtual reality group will receive virtual reality training in addition to the same physical therapy program. All participants will be assessed before and after treatment using the Joint Position Error by laser pointer for proprioceptive accuracy assessment; cervical ROM (CROM) for cervical mobility assessment; and hand dynamometer for hand grip strength. The treatment will be conducted three sessions per week for six weeks.
Official title: Efficacy of Virtual Reality- Based Training on Cervical Mobility, Proprioceptive Accuracy and Hand Grip Strength in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2027-07-20
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual reality training using Shinecon Virtual Reality 3D Glasses
The virtual reality training will be in the form of virtual activities including postural correction via chin in exercise from sitting, supine and prone positions; and strengthening exercises using virtual reality for 30 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 6 weeks.
Conventional physical therapy program
The conventional physical therapy program will be in the form of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (frequency of 50-100 Hz, a pulse duration between 50-200 µs, and an intensity adjusted to a comfortable, non-painful level), Ultrasound Therapy (frequency of 1 MHz, intensity of 0.5-1.0 W/cm², and a 50% duty cycle for pulsed ultrasound)., Manual Therapy ( Grade III and IV Cervical Mobilization, soft Tissue Manipulation in the form of Deep tissue massage and myofascial release techniques for the cervical and upper trapezius muscles, and Strengthening Exercises for cervical and upper limb muscles).