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Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Sliding Mobilisation in the "Slump" Position in Relation to the Perceptible Pain Threshold in Asymptomatic People
Led by University Hospital, Rouen · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
106 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
According to the French National Health Agency, the use of manual therapy techniques is "possible" \[grade B\] as part of a multimodal combination of treatments for low back pain. These include so-called "neurodynamic" neural mobilisations, which aim in particular to desensitise the pain system and activate descending inhibitory pathways, with effects on pain and function in patients with nerve-related low back pain. Most of the available evidence does not explain the mechanisms involved in neural mobilisation in the slump position. Pain reduction is observed in more areas of the body with sliding techniques than with traction techniques. In this cross-over, randomised controlled trial, we therefore hypothesise that the neurodynamic sliding technique in the slump position acts on mechanisms linked to central pain modulation processes
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Sliding Mobilisation in the "Slump" Position in Relation to the Perceptible Pain Threshold in Asymptomatic People
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 30 years or older and less than 65 years
- Never had neurodynamic mobilisation techniques before
- Have read and understood the study information and given written consent
- Fluent in spoken and written French
- Women of childbearing age must use effective contraception (progestin-only, intrauterine device, or tubal ligation) for at least 12 months
- Postmenopausal women must have confirmed diagnosis of non-drug-induced amenorrhoea for at least 12 months
- Affiliated with a social security scheme
You will not qualify if you...
- Positive slump test on selection day causing asymmetric lumbar symptoms or painful leg radiation or reduced knee extension compared to other side
- Neuropathic pain assessment score (DN4) greater than 4
- Sensory function differences in lower limbs compared to the other side by Clinical Sensory Testing
- Physical exertion above 17 on Borg scale in 72 hours before or during trial
- Injury, complaint, or symptoms affecting spine or lower limbs causing absence from work, school, or leisure in past 12 months
- History of major surgery or injury to trunk, spine, or lower limbs
- History of progressive rheumatic, neurological, or cancer-related disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Centre d'investigation clinique CIC ROUEN
Rouen, France, 76000
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Research Team
T
timothée GILLOT, PhD
CONTACT
D
deborah lebedieff
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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