Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement Versus Neurodynamic Mobilization in Lumbar Radiculopathy (NCT07524686) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement Versus Neurodynamic Mobilization in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2025-10-10
Plain-language summary
Low back pain with lumbar radiculopathy is a common condition that significantly affects functional ability and quality of life. Manual therapy is widely used as a first-line treatment to reduce pain and improve mobility.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) and neurodynamic mobilization in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. A total of 20 participants were randomly assigned into two groups. One group received SMWLM, while the other group received neurodynamic mobilization of the sciatic nerve over a treatment period of six weeks.
Outcomes included pain intensity, quality of life, and hip range of motion. The results of this study aim to identify the more effective intervention for improving clinical outcomes in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 25 and 50 years
* Male and female participants
* Clinically diagnosed low back pain with lumbar radiculopathy for at least 3 months
* Symptoms radiating below the knee along the sciatic nerve distribution
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of lumbar spine surgery or laminectomy
* Spinal fractures, tumors, or inflammatory disorders
* Acute disc prolapse or lumbar instability
* Lower limb vascular disease
* Neurological disorders
* Piriformis syndrome
* Manual therapy within the last 6 months
* Hip pathology or hamstring tightness
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.
What they're measuring
1
Pain Intensity (Visual Analogue Scale)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment
2
Functional Disability (Oswestry Disability Index)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment
3
Hip Range of Motion
Timeframe: Baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment