Can a simple leg stretch change how you feel pain?

NCT ID NCT06357715

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

Summary

This study tests whether a specific nerve-sliding exercise, done in a seated slump position, can change how healthy adults perceive pain. Researchers will measure the pressure point where a sensation becomes painful, comparing the nerve-slide to a placebo. The goal is to understand the mechanism behind this manual therapy technique, which is sometimes used for low back pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
neurodynamic sliding mobilisation in the slump position
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help explain how nerve-sliding techniques reduce pain, potentially improving treatments for low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy people, not patients. Results may not apply to real pain conditions, and the effect might be small or absent.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre d'investigation clinique CIC ROUEN

    RECRUITING

    Rouen, 76000, France