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Simple leg test could rival injections for diagnosing nerve pain

NCT ID NCT07696312

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests how well the straight leg raise test—a simple physical exam—can diagnose nerve-related leg pain caused by a slipped disc. Researchers compare the test's results to those from a diagnostic nerve block injection in 88 adults aged 18 to 65. If the leg raise test proves accurate, it could help doctors diagnose this condition without more invasive procedures.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If the straight leg raise test proves accurate, doctors may rely on it more for diagnosing nerve-related leg pain, reducing the need for invasive tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study. The test's accuracy may vary in broader populations, and the nerve block reference standard is not perfect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY LUMBOSACRAL RADICULAR PAIN STRAIGHT LEG RAISE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Pendik Training and Research Hospital, Algology Department Recruiting

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, PENDİK, 34890, Turkey (Türkiye)

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