Examining the Effectiveness of Exercise Training After Cervical Laminoplasty Surgery
Launched by IZMIR KATIP CELEBI UNIVERSITY · Feb 26, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the effects of different exercise programs on patients who have undergone cervical laminoplasty surgery, which is a procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. The researchers want to see if a special stabilization exercise program can improve factors like pain, movement, balance, and overall quality of life compared to standard exercises. Participants will start their exercise sessions on the day they leave the hospital and will have guidance from a physiotherapist three times a week for a defined period.
To be eligible for the study, participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of cervical spine issues that require surgery and be able to read and understand Turkish. However, those who have had previous spine surgeries or certain medical conditions that could affect their ability to exercise may not qualify. Throughout the trial, participants can expect to learn exercises that help them recover and improve their physical abilities, and they will be evaluated on their progress during and after the exercise program.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Confirmed diagnosis of cervical pathologies identified by clinical symptoms and imaging
- • Patients who are indicated to undergo cervical laminoplasty by a specialist in spine surgery
- • Volunteering to participate in the study
- • Becoming literate in Turkish
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Having had previous spine surgery
- • Having any neurological, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, metabolic, vestibular problems that may affect evaluation and exercise application
- • Malignancy or spinal tumor
- • Spine infection
- • Fracture or traumatic subluxation of cervical vertebrae after surgical procedure
- • Severe axial or extremity pain after surgery, presence of hyperesthesia that makes activity difficult, or extremity paralysis
- • Not attending 3 consecutive exercise sessions or participating less than 80% in the total exercise session
About Izmir Katip Celebi University
Izmir Katip Celebi University is a prominent academic institution in Turkey, dedicated to advancing medical research and education. The university is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in clinical trials, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experienced researchers and healthcare professionals. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and contributing to the global body of medical knowledge, Izmir Katip Celebi University actively engages in collaborative research initiatives, aiming to address critical health challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical practices in clinical trial management.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
İzmir, , Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sevtap GUNAY UCURUM, Assoc. Dr.
Study Director
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported