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Stretch or mobilize? new study tests two therapies for sciatica pain

NCT ID NCT07328282

Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy techniques—ELDOA (a sustained stretching method) and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement (SMWLM)—for treating lumbar radiculopathy, commonly known as sciatica. Thirty-six adults aged 30-50 with mild disc herniation will receive one of the two treatments plus standard physiotherapy for four weeks. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and disability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ELDOA (a stretching technique) and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement (SMWLM)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better physical therapy approach for managing lumbar radiculopathy pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two non-drug procedures, so any benefit is likely modest and not a cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30 -50 years * both male and female * Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy of L4/L5 * Posteriolateral mild disc herniation on MRI * SLR test positive (30 to 70) degree * crosed SLR test positive * Slump test positive * pain and symptoms disturbution in dermatomal pattern of L4 and L5 Exclusion Criteria * MRI findings indicating i.Spinal instability ii. Significant neuroforaminal stenosis iii. Structural abnormalities requiring surgical intervention (e.g., large disc herniation ) * Clinical findings indicating: i. Absence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness (Manual Muscle Testing grades 0, 1, or 2) ii. Signs of cauda equina lesion (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder dysfunction) * Diagnosed spinal conditions i. Lumbar spondylolisthesis ii. Lumbar spine fracture iii. Spinal stenosis iv. Spinal tumor v. Ankylosing spondylitis * History of previous spinal surgery Pregnancy Presence of severe neurological and severe motor weakness

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lumbar radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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