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Tests treatment safety and results for Lumbar Radiculopathy
Official title Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07573124
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Lumbar radiculopathy (LR), often caused by disc herniation, results in significant pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) is a manual technique that has shown promise, while mechanical lumbar traction is used to reduce nerve compression, though its standalone effectiveness is debated.
- Time commitment: about 4 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 50
You may be able to join if
- Age 20-50 years
- Male and female participants
- Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge, confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
- Symptom duration of 4 weeks to 6 months
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test on the affected leg (\<70° of hip flexion)
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, central cord signs
- Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions
- Spine surgery within the last 6 months
- Pregnant women in the later half of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester
- Muscular involvement (e.g., Deep Gluteal syndrome, Piriformis syndrome)
- Currently receiving medications or other contemporaneous treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 20-50 years
- Male and female participants
- Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge, confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
- Symptom duration of 4 weeks to 6 months
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test on the affected leg (\<70° of hip flexion)
- Pain intensity \<7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS; mild to moderate pain)
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, central cord signs
- Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions
- Spine surgery within the last 6 months
- Pregnant women in the later half of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester
- Muscular involvement (e.g., Deep Gluteal syndrome, Piriformis syndrome)
- Currently receiving medications or other contemporaneous treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 4 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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