Effects of Lower Extremity Neural Mobilization on Gait Biomechanics and Spinal Alignment (NCT07491432) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Lower Extremity Neural Mobilization on Gait Biomechanics and Spinal Alignment
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-02-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized single-blinded trial aimed to compare the immediate effects of lower extremity neural slider and neural tensioner exercises on gait parameters and spinal alignment in sedentary young adults. Sixty healthy sedentary individuals aged 18-30 years were randomly assigned to receive either a neural slider or neural tensioner intervention. Spatiotemporal gait parameters were assessed using a validated smartphone-based gait analysis application, and spinal alignment angles were measured with a bubble inclinometer before and immediately after a single exercise session. The primary outcome was the acute change in gait-related parameters, and secondary outcomes included changes in spinal alignment and pelvic inclination angles.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 30 years
* Sedentary lifestyle (no regular structured exercise within the past 6 months)
* No history of lower extremity or spinal surgery
* No diagnosed neurological disorder
* No diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder
* No current lower extremity pain or functional limitation
* Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of hamstring injury
* Current low back, hip, or knee pain
* Known peripheral nerve injury or neurological condition
* Any condition limiting safe participation in neural mobilization exercises
* Inability to complete the intervention protocol
* Withdrawal from the study before post-intervention assessment
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Gait Speed
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minutes after the intervention
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Gait Cadence
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minutes after the interventio
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Step Length
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minutes after the intervention
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Stride Length
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minute after interventions.
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Step Length Asymmetry
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minute later interventions
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Step Width
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minutes later interventions
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Single Support Time
Timeframe: baseline and 5 minutes after interventions