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Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-08-21
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
36 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 lumbosacral radiculopathy. The main question that it aims to answer is: Does the combination of lumbar traction and back extension exercise (McKenzie) improves soleus H-reflex, pain, and function in patient with lumbosacral radiculopathy? participants will be randomized into 2 groups: one group will include repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie Approach) without mechanical traction and the other group will include the same but in combination with mechanical traction.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient with chronic unilateral lumbosacral radiculopathy lasting more than 3 months
- Age between 35 and 60 years
- Male or female participants
- Diagnosis of L5-S1 postero-lateral disc herniation or protrusion
- Positive straight leg raise test
You will not qualify if you...
- History of lumbosacral surgery
- Presence of stenosis or scoliosis
- Cardiac problems or cancer
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Upper motor neuron injury
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]
Cairo, Egypt
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Research Team
A
Ahmed El Melhat, PhD
CONTACT
A
Aseel El kawam, DPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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