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Could a simple leg movement ease sciatica pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07573124

Symptom relief Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding mechanical lumbar traction to a specific spinal mobilization technique (SMWLM) provides better pain relief and function than the mobilization alone for people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). Thirty-two adults with a confirmed disc bulge will receive either the combined treatment or mobilization alone, plus standard physiotherapy, over 4 weeks. The goal is to see which approach reduces pain and disability more effectively.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) and Mechanical Lumbar Traction
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for reducing pain and improving mobility in people with lumbar radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of traction over mobilization alone is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 32 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20-50 years * Male and female participants * Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge, confirmed by clinical examination and MRI * Symptom duration of 4 weeks to 6 months * Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test on the affected leg (\<70° of hip flexion) * Pain intensity \<7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS; mild to moderate pain) Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment, dementia, central cord signs * Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions * Spine surgery within the last 6 months * Pregnant women in the later half of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester * Muscular involvement (e.g., Deep Gluteal syndrome, Piriformis syndrome) * Currently receiving medications or other contemporaneous treatment

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lumbar radiculopathy

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Contacts and locations

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  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • DMC Physiotherapy Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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