The Role of Lower Limb Neural Mobilization in Improving Balance and Performance (NCT06951048) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Role of Lower Limb Neural Mobilization in Improving Balance and Performance
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
Neural mobilization (NM) is a technique used to enhance the mobility of peripheral nerves relative to surrounding tissues, aiming to reduce physiological tension and improve movement quality. While its effects are well-documented in clinical populations, recent studies have explored its use in healthy individuals to improve flexibility, balance, and functional performance. Evidence supports its positive impact on hamstring flexibility; however, findings on balance and performance remain inconclusive. This study aims to examine the effects of lower extremity NM techniques on balance, flexibility, and functional performance in healthy individuals, addressing current gaps in the literature.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Providing written informed consent to voluntarily participate in the study
* Being a female individual aged between 18 and 30 years
* Having no medical conditions that contraindicate participation in physical exercise
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of structural spinal deformities such as scoliosis
* History of lumbar or lower extremity surgery within the past 12 months
* Experience of localized pain in the lumbar or lower extremity regions within the past 3 months
* Diagnosis of any neurodegenerative or neuromuscular disorders
* Presence of any medical condition that may hinder or contraindicate safe participation in exercise interventions
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?
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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.