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Which nerve technique wins for sciatica? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07632612

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve-stretching exercises (tensioner and slider) for people with sciatica. Eighty participants with leg pain lasting 3 to 12 months will receive one of the techniques plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and movement to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
neurodynamic mobilization techniques (tensioner and slider)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show physical therapists which nerve-mobilization technique works best for easing sciatica pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are generally safe, but individual responses vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 80 people

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

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with radicular pain persisting for 12 weeks to 1 year, with no acute episode in the last 4 weeks * Unilateral symptoms radiating below the buttock to thigh, knee, or lower leg * Positive Slump Test * Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test above 45° * Functional limitation during activities such as walking or lifting Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 20 kg/m² or \> 30 kg/m² * Previous history of spinal surgery * Presence of red flags (significant motor/sensory loss, altered reflexes, or bowel/bladder dysfunction) * Peripheral neuropathy * History of vertebral fracture or significant spinal/limb trauma * Systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, or renal disease) * Progressive neurological deficits (motor weakness, sensory loss, reflex changes) * Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sciatica Sciatica pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ibadat International Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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