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Can the right traction position ease sciatica?

NCT ID NCT07786402

Disease control Sponsor: Al-Ahliyya Amman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether matching the position of lumbar traction (prone or supine) to a patient's specific movement bias can better relieve leg pain and disability in people with lumbosacral radiculopathy. Participants are divided into four groups, each receiving traction in a specific position combined with targeted exercises. The study aims to identify which subgroups respond best to which approach, potentially personalizing treatment for this condition.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lumbar traction (prone or supine) matched to mechanical bias, combined with specific exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify which patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy benefit most from prone versus supine traction, leading to more personalized and effective treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Traction may not improve outcomes for all, and some patients may not tolerate the positions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 28 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Acute and subacute lumbosacral disc herniation with radiculopathy. * Positive Straight leg raising test or Slump test. Exclusion Criteria: * Spondylolisthesis, prior spinal surgery, "Red Flags" (Cauda Equina, malignancy), or a non-mechanical response to repeated movements and patients with LBP without radiculopathy.

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

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Lumbosacral radiculopathy

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