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Simple stretch test may spot pinched nerves without costly scans

NCT ID NCT07662421

Diagnosis Sponsor: Fisiopoint Parma Physiotherapy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study investigates whether a physical exam maneuver called the Slump Lateral Bending Test can accurately identify when a nerve root in the lower back is compressed or irritated, as confirmed by MRI. Researchers will test 280 adults with suspected nerve-related leg pain or tingling. If the test proves reliable, it could give clinicians a quick, low-cost tool to help diagnose peripheral neurogenic pain and guide treatment decisions.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If accurate, this simple test could help physiotherapists quickly identify nerve-related pain without needing an MRI, speeding up diagnosis and treatment.
What could go wrong
The test may not be accurate enough to replace MRI, and results might vary depending on the clinician's skill. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 280 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients with suspected peripheral neurogenic pain or neural mechanosensitivity who are referred for physiotherapy assessment will be considered for inclusion. Participants may present with symptoms such as pain, paresthesia, dysesthesia, or movement-related symptoms potentially associated with peripheral nerve involvement. Eligible patients will undergo a standardized clinical assessment including neurological and neurodynamic examination procedures, including the Slump Lateral Bending Test.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Patients with suspected peripheral neurogenic pain or neural mechanosensitivity. * Presence of symptoms potentially related to peripheral nerve involvement, such as: * pain; * paresthesia; * dysesthesia; * symptoms modified by neurodynamic positioning. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Ability to undergo the clinical, neurological, and neurodynamic assessment procedures required by the study. Exclusion Criteria * Age under 18 years. * Inability to provide informed consent. * Presence of severe neurological disease or central nervous system disorder that may interfere with clinical assessment. * Previous major surgery or trauma affecting the assessed body region, if it may compromise interpretation of the clinical tests. * Acute inflammatory, infectious, or systemic disease that may explain the symptoms or contraindicate clinical testing. * Severe pain or clinical condition preventing safe execution of the Slump Lateral Bending Test or other neurodynamic tests. * Pregnancy, if neurodynamic testing is considered inappropriate or not clinically indicated. * Inability to understand instructions or complete the assessment procedures.

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Locations

  • Fisiopoint Parma

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    Parma, PR, 43125, Italy