Effects of SNAGS With and Without Pilates in Lumbar Disc Bulge Patients (NCT06076408) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of SNAGS With and Without Pilates in Lumbar Disc Bulge Patients
Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2023-10-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides with and without Pilates on pain, range of motion and disability in patients with lumbar Disc Bulge.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient of both gender under the age of 40-60 year.
* Unilateral radiating pain through the course of sciatic nerve
* a duration of pain of at least 3 months
* Restricted lumbar range of motion.
* Subjects who can understand the instructions and are willing to participate in the study
* Positive slump test with positive pain location and positive pain descriptors.
* Passive Lumbar Extension If the patient experiences severe low back pain or if there is a feeling of heaviness on the lower back or a feeling as though the lower back were about to 'come off' the test is considered positive.
* Straight Leg Raise SLR test positive when it evokes radiating pain along the course of the sciatic nerve and below the knee between 30 and 70 degrees of hip flexion
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of trauma, dislocation and subluxation of lower extremity.
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Systemic diseases such as blood coagulation disorders, chronic pain syndrome, cancer, allergies fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematous, and psoriatic arthritis.
* Lumbar spine surgery patients.
* Malignancy
* neurologic disorders (e.g., trigeminal neuralgia or occipital neuralgia)
* clinical diagnosis of lumbar bilateral radiculopathy or myelopathy
* history of previous physical therapy intervention for the lumbar region in last 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.