Cervical DiscopathyNCT07777770
Effects of Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises on Patients With Cervical Discopathy.
A study testing Conventional Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises in people with Cervical Discopathy, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study evaluates whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy helps improve lung function and overall well-being in people with cervical discopathy (neck problems). Participants diagnosed with cervical discopathy will be divided into two groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cervical Discopathy
- What is being tested?
- Conventional Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Nov 2020to 10 Feb 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 20 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients admitted to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department.
- Patients diagnosed with cervical discopathy.
Who cannot join
- Patients with previously known respiratory system disorders.
- Patients with a disease affecting the thorax.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Conventional Physiotherapy on Pulmonary Function Tests and the Psychosocial Well-Being of Patients With Cervical Discopathy
This study evaluates whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy helps improve lung function and overall well-being in people with cervical discopathy (neck problems).
Participants diagnosed with cervical discopathy will be divided into two groups. One group will receive 15 sessions of standard physical therapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and neck exercises. The second group will receive the exact same standard physical therapy, but with an added specific breathing exercise program for 15 sessions. Researchers will measure the patients' breathing capacity, neck pain levels, and psychological well-being before the treatments start and right after the 15-session program ends to see if the added breathing exercises provide extra benefits.
- Conditions
- Cervical Discopathy
- Being tested
- Conventional Physiotherapy, Breathing Exercises
- Keywords
- Psychosocial, Breathing Exercises, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Conventional PhysiotherapyOther
A 15-session protocol consisting of Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises.
Breathing ExercisesBehavioural
A targeted respiratory exercise program added to the conventional physiotherapy, aimed at improving the function, strength, and endurance of the respiratory muscles over 15 sessions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Physiotherapy | Active comparator | Participants receive 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises. Receives: Other: Conventional Physiotherapy |
| Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises | Experimental | Participants receive a respiratory exercise program in addition to the 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy (Ultrasound, TENS, infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises). Receives: Other: Conventional Physiotherapy; Behavioral: Breathing Exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Pulmonary Function Tests (FVC and FEV1)
Pulmonary function was evaluated using spirometry. The key parameters measured were Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), reported in liters (L) and as a percentage of the predicted value (%). Higher values indicate better pulmonary function (a better clinical outcome).
Measured: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Neck Pain Severity
Pain severity is evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) during resting, active movement, and at night. The scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity, representing a worse outcome.
Measured: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Change in Neck-Specific Disability and Psychosocial Well-Being
Evaluated using the Bournemouth Neck Questionnaire, which assesses parameters like pain severity, inability in daily and social activities, anxiety, and depression. The total score ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 70. Higher scores indicate greater neck-specific disability and worse psychosocial well-being, representing a worse clinical outcome.
Measured: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2026
- Study start8 Nov 2020
- Primary completion10 Feb 2021
- Study completion10 Feb 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cervical DiscopathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medipol UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Çağlayan Aslanbaş, Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07777770
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Medipol-752
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effects of Conventional Physiotherapy on Pulmonary Function Tests and the Psychosocial Well-Being of Patients With Cervical Discopathy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07777770
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Medipol-752
- Conditions
- Cervical Discopathy
- Keywords
- Psychosocial, Breathing Exercises, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medipol UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2026 (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.
This study evaluates whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy helps improve lung function and overall well-being in people with cervical discopathy (neck problems).
Participants diagnosed with cervical discopathy will be divided into two groups. One group will receive 15 sessions of standard physical therapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and neck exercises. The second group will receive the exact same standard physical therapy, but with an added specific breathing exercise program for 15 sessions. Researchers will measure the patients' breathing capacity, neck pain levels, and psychological well-being before the treatments start and right after the 15-session program ends to see if the added breathing exercises provide extra benefits.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Physiotherapy | Active comparator | Other: Conventional PhysiotherapyParticipants receive 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy, which includes Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises. |
| Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises | Experimental | Other: Conventional Physiotherapy, Behavioral: Breathing ExercisesParticipants receive a respiratory exercise program in addition to the 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy (Ultrasound, TENS, infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients admitted to the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department.
- Patients diagnosed with cervical discopathy.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with previously known respiratory system disorders.
- Patients with a disease affecting the thorax.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional PhysiotherapyA 15-session protocol consisting of Ultrasound, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), infrared therapy, and isometric neck exercises. | Other | Conventional Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises |
| Breathing ExercisesA targeted respiratory exercise program added to the conventional physiotherapy, aimed at improving the function, strength, and endurance of the respiratory muscles over 15 sessions. | Behavioural | Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises |
Primary outcome
Change in Pulmonary Function Tests (FVC and FEV1)
Time frame: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Pulmonary function was evaluated using spirometry. The key parameters measured were Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), reported in liters (L) and as a percentage of the predicted value (%). Higher values indicate better pulmonary function (a better clinical outcome).
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Neck Pain Severity
Time frame: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Change in Neck-Specific Disability and Psychosocial Well-Being
Time frame: Baseline and at 3 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Conventional Physiotherapy and Breathing Exercises in people with Cervical Discopathy, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Aug 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Pulmonary Function Tests (FVC and FEV1) (time frame: Baseline and at 3 weeks). 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 20 Aug 2026.