Clinical Trial

Home-Based Exercise After Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection for Cervical Radiculopathy

Study acronym: CESI-HEP
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Record status
This record was last updated April 2, 2026 (before its estimated May 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Cervical radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and arm pain resulting from compression or inflammation of a cervical nerve root. Cervical epidural steroid injection is frequently used to reduce pain and improve function in patients who do not respond to conservative treatment. However, long-term functional recovery may require additional rehabilitation strategies. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate whether adding a standardized home-based exercise program after cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection improves pain, disability, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either injection alone or injection followed by an eight-week home-based exercise program.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07506785
Lead Sponsor Necmettin Erbakan University
Conditions Cervical Radiculopathy, Home Based Rehabilitation
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-05 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-02