Status:

RECRUITING

Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

McKenzie Derangement Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

35-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of performing combined lumbar traction and repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie) on soleus H-reflex, pain, and disability in patients with lumbo...

Detailed Description

Repeated back extension exercises as described by McKenzie from prone position has been widely suggested for patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy (LSR). It has been reported to decrease radicular s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient with chronic unilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy (more than 3 months duration)
  • Age:35- 60 years
  • Both male and female
  • People with L5-S1 postero-lateral disc herniation or protrusion.
  • people with positive straight leg raise

Exclusion

  • Subjects with lumbosacral Surgery.
  • Subjects with stenosis or scoliosis.
  • Subjects with cardiac problem or cancer.
  • Subjects with peripheral neuropathy.
  • Subjects with upper motor neuron injury.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 20 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06216288

Start Date

January 20 2024

End Date

October 1 2024

Last Update

August 21 2024

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Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]

Cairo, Egypt