Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Tracti… (NCT07573124) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Lumbar radiculopathy (LR), often caused by disc herniation, results in significant pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) is a manual technique that has shown promise, while mechanical lumbar traction is used to reduce nerve compression, though its standalone effectiveness is debated. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the combined effect of SMWLM plus mechanical lumbar traction against SMWLM alone, both administered with conventional physiotherapy. Outcomes will be assessed over 4 weeks to determine if the combined intervention offers superior pain relief, functional improvement, and range of motion in patients with unilateral L4-L5 or L5-S1 radiculopathy.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 20-50 years
* Male and female participants
* Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge, confirmed by clinical examination and MRI
* Symptom duration of 4 weeks to 6 months
* Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test on the affected leg (\<70° of hip flexion)
* Pain intensity \<7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS; mild to moderate pain)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairment, dementia, central cord signs
* Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions
* Spine surgery within the last 6 months
* Pregnant women in the later half of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester
* Muscular involvement (e.g., Deep Gluteal syndrome, Piriformis syndrome)
* Currently receiving medications or other contemporaneous treatment
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
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.