Effects of Maitland and Mulligan Spinal Mobilizations Along With Canal Enlargement Exercises in L… (NCT07080073) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Maitland and Mulligan Spinal Mobilizations Along With Canal Enlargement Exercises in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2025-07
Plain-language summary
This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the comparative effects of Maitland versus Mulligan spinal mobilization techniques, when combined with canal enlargement exercises, in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). A total of 38 participants aged 25-40 years with confirmed unilateral LSS will be randomly assigned to receive either Maitland mobilizations or Mulligan mobilizations, along with standard physiotherapy and canal enlargement exercises. The intervention will be administered over three weeks, with four sessions per week. Primary outcomes will include pain intensity (measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale), disability (Modified Oswestry Disability Index), and symptom severity (Swiss Spinal Stenosis Score), assessed at baseline and post-treatment. This study aims to inform physiotherapy practice by identifying the more effective manual therapy technique for improving functional outcomes in LSS.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age group between 25-40 years
* Both males and females will be included
* Patient with low back pain along with unilateral radiating symptoms
* Having symptoms from at least 3 months with pain severity not more than 7 on NPRS
* Diagnosed case of slipped disc or herniation causing spinal stenosis, confirmed by physical examination and/or MRI.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic inflammatory or infectious disease, neoplasm, hematological disorders, traumatic vertebral injuries, Spondylitis
* Any concurrent major disease like renal failure, diabetes, cancer, tumor.
* Low back pain with bilateral radiating symptoms.
* Pregnancy
* Cognitive alteration and non-co-operative patient
* Spinal surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of 3 weeks (post-intervention)
2
Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI)
Timeframe: Baseline and at 3 weeks post-intervention
3
Swiss Spinal Stenosis Score (SSSS)
Timeframe: Baseline and at 3 weeks post-intervention