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Balance chiropractic therapy for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Feng Yang1,2, Wen-Xiong Li3,4, Zhu Liu3,4
1Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712000, China. yangfengdudu@163.com.
Trials
|October 25, 2016
Summary
Balance chiropractic therapy (BCT) shows promise for treating cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR). This study evaluates BCT
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR) is a common degenerative spinal disease causing neck and arm pain.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory posits imbalance in cervical spine systems as the cause.
- Balance chiropractic therapy (BCT) has been used for over 50 years to treat CSR.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the therapeutic effect and safety of BCT for CSR.
- To investigate the mechanism of BCT's efficacy in treating CSR.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing BCT with traction therapy (TT).
- Participants (18-65 years) with CSR and VAS pain scores 4-8 were included.
- Primary outcome: pain severity (VAS); Secondary outcomes: cervical curvature, functional status (NDI), health status (SF-36), and adverse events.
Main Results:
- The study aims to determine if BCT effectively reduces pain and improves function in CSR patients.
- Safety and adverse events associated with BCT will be assessed.
Conclusions:
- BCT may offer a novel, effective, and safe treatment strategy for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.
- Further understanding of BCT's mechanism in treating CSR is expected.
