Sciatica sufferers: which therapy eases pain better?

NCT ID NCT07050108

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy techniques—neurodynamic mobilization and Mulligan SNAGs—for people with chronic sciatica caused by a disc problem. 66 participants completed the trial at Cairo University. Researchers measured pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and leg movement range to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: physical therapy techniques (neurodynamic mobilization and Mulligan SNAGs)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could offer a more effective non-surgical option for managing chronic sciatica pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all patients. Both techniques are generally low-risk, but individual responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISCOGENIC PAIN SCIATICA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

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