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Which therapy works better for sciatica? small trial pits mobilization against traction

NCT ID NCT07641972

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy methods for people with lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the lower back causing leg pain). Thirty adults aged 25 to 50 with moderate disability will receive either spinal mobilization with leg movement or mechanical traction for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, mobility, and daily function to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Spinal mobilization with leg movement (Mulligan technique) and mechanical lumbar traction
What this could lead to
If this trial shows one technique is better, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for managing lumbar radiculopathy symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing treatments, so no breakthrough is expected.

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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

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Middle Age 25 to 50 years * Both male and female of middle aged * Subacute or chronic lumbar radiculopathy lasting 4 to 12 weeks * Clinically diagnosed lumbar spine radiculopathy * Pain radiating from lumbar region to the leg in one or more dermatomal distribution of the lumbosacral nerve root * Moderate functional disability as indicated by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) \>20% * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute pain (\<4 weeks) * Contraindications to manual therapy or traction such as spinal instability * significant musculoskeletal conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, psychiatric illness, or major systemic illness * Neurological compromised, other radicular pain (e.g., piriformis syndrome, diabetic radiculopathy, vascular impingement of the sciatic nerve)

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Lumbar radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Study site

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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