Hands-on therapy showdown: which eases sciatica best?
NCT ID NCT06947785
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two physical therapy techniques—nerve gliding exercises and manual muscle release—to see which better relieves sciatica pain. 48 adults with long-term sciatica took part. Researchers measured pain, leg movement, and daily function to find the most effective approach.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically diagnosed unilateral sciatic pain for \>3 months. 2. Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR). Exclusion Criteria: \- Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study. 1. Recent spinal surgery or trauma. 2. Neurological deficits or systemic conditions affecting the nervous system. 3. Any other red flags
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Riphah International University, Malakand
Chakdara, KPK, 18800, Pakistan
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