Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by PalpationNCT07018219
Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation With Neck Rotation and Side Bending in Patients With Neck Pain
A study testing X ray device in people with Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation, run by Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
detect accuracy of that procedure in identification the seventh cervical vertebra, we aimed to determine accuracy of identification of the seventh cervical vertebra by palpation with neck rotation and side bending in patients with neck pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation
- What is being tested?
- X ray device
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 3 May 2025to 20 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- neck pain, age (18- 60) male and female
Who cannot join
- with suspected ankylosing spondylitis, previous surgery on the cervical spine or congenital malformation of the cervical region.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Al ahrar teaching hospital
Zagazig, 44511
Al ahrar teaching hospital, phd,pt, dreslamelsayed@hotmail.com
About this study
detect accuracy of that procedure in identification the seventh cervical vertebra, we aimed to determine accuracy of identification of the seventh cervical vertebra by palpation with neck rotation and side bending in patients with neck pain.
Read the detailed description
The ability to identify the correct vertebral level through examination is an important skill for clinicians in many different specialities (1,2). Two methods for identifying seventh cervical vertebra are commonly used; the conventional palpation method, which identifies the most prominent cervical spinous process as the seventh cervical (C7) spinous process and flexion-extension method which identifies the lowest freely moving spinous process as C6 and the following stationary cervical spinous process as C7. One study found the accuracy of the conventional palpation method is 37.5% while the accuracy of the flexion-extension is 77.1%. Another method is done by detecting the most prominent three vertebrae at cervicothoracic junction then three palpating fingers will be placed paravertebrally to the left of the cervicothoracic region against the left side of the assumed C7 and Tl spinous processes. When rotation or lateral flexion is facilitated, C7 is expected to move significantly further than the more slowly reacting Tl spinous process.
- Being tested
- X ray device
- Keywords
- Seventh Cervical vertebra
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
X ray deviceDevice
X ray macjine : shimadzo corporation ( japan)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| one expermental group: | Experimental | The researcher will detect the seventh cervical vertebrae by palpation with neck Rotation and side bending in patients with neck pain , then patients will be refereed to perform X ray which is the gold standard for detecting C7 Receives: Device: X ray device |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The accuracy of palpation technique
The accuracy of palpation technique will be calculated as the proportion of patients in which the palpated vertebral level corresponded to the radiographic vertebral level.
Measured: 2 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jun 2025
- Study start3 May 2025
- Primary completion20 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by PalpationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda, General Committee of Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Egypt
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07018219
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HAH00059
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 4 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: undetected
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation With Neck Rotation and Side Bending in Patients With Neck Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07018219
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HAH00059
- Keywords
- Seventh Cervical vertebra
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Eslam Elsayed Ali ShohdaOther government
- Study start
- 3 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
detect accuracy of that procedure in identification the seventh cervical vertebra, we aimed to determine accuracy of identification of the seventh cervical vertebra by palpation with neck rotation and side bending in patients with neck pain.
Detailed description
The ability to identify the correct vertebral level through examination is an important skill for clinicians in many different specialities (1,2). Two methods for identifying seventh cervical vertebra are commonly used; the conventional palpation method, which identifies the most prominent cervical spinous process as the seventh cervical (C7) spinous process and flexion-extension method which identifies the lowest freely moving spinous process as C6 and the following stationary cervical spinous process as C7. One study found the accuracy of the conventional palpation method is 37.5% while the accuracy of the flexion-extension is 77.1%. Another method is done by detecting the most prominent three vertebrae at cervicothoracic junction then three palpating fingers will be placed paravertebrally to the left of the cervicothoracic region against the left side of the assumed C7 and Tl spinous processes. When rotation or lateral flexion is facilitated, C7 is expected to move significantly further than the more slowly reacting Tl spinous process.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| one expermental group: | Experimental | Device: X ray deviceThe researcher will detect the seventh cervical vertebrae by palpation with neck Rotation and side bending in patients with neck pain , then patients will be refereed to perform X ray which is the gold standard for detecting C7 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- neck pain, age (18- 60) male and female
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- with suspected ankylosing spondylitis, previous surgery on the cervical spine or congenital malformation of the cervical region.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| X ray deviceX ray macjine : shimadzo corporation ( japan) | Device | one expermental group: |
Primary outcome
The accuracy of palpation technique
Time frame: 2 month
The accuracy of palpation technique will be calculated as the proportion of patients in which the palpated vertebral level corresponded to the radiographic vertebral level.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. undetected
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing X ray device in people with Identification of the Seventh Cervical Vertebra by Palpation, run by Eslam Elsayed Ali Shohda at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Eslam Elsayed Shohda, phd, pt (002-01009482231, dreslamelsayed@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The accuracy of palpation technique (time frame: 2 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jun 2025.