Can mirror exercises beat standard physio for sciatica?

NCT ID NCT07558993

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Sharjah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares a specialized posture-correction exercise program (Mirror Image Spine Correction) with standard physiotherapy for adults with sciatica. Over 12 weeks, 64 participants will receive supervised sessions three times per week. The main goal is to see if the new exercises improve nerve health measured by MRI, along with pain and disability. The trial is not yet recruiting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mirror Image Spine Correction Exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more effective exercise-based treatment for sciatica that targets posture and nerve health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, and it uses an imaging measure rather than a proven clinical outcome. The exercises may not outperform standard physiotherapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk disease radiculopathy sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISC DISEASE LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY RADICULOPATHY LUMBAR SCIATICA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Al Qassimi Hospital

Sharjah city, Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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