Leg stretch may alter nerve pain sensitivity, tiny study hints

NCT ID NCT07525895

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a specific leg stretching technique, called sciatic nerve mobilization, can change how sensitive the nerves in your lower leg are to pressure pain. 34 healthy university students will either receive the stretch or no treatment. Researchers will measure pain thresholds before and after to see if the stretch makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Sciatic nerve mobilization (a sliding-type nerve stretching technique)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to temporarily reduce nerve pain sensitivity.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study in healthy young people, not patients with pain. Results may not apply to real-world pain conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sciatic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fenerbahçe University

    Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)