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Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Led by Khyber Medical University Peshawar · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Lead Sponsor
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KMU-Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 20 to 50 years
- Male or female participants
- Unilateral radiculopathy due to L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge confirmed by clinical exam and MRI
- Symptom duration between 4 weeks and 6 months
- Positive Straight Leg Raise test on affected leg with less than 70 degrees hip flexion
- Pain intensity less than 7 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, or central cord signs
- Inflammatory or degenerative spine conditions
- Spine surgery within last 6 months
- Pregnant women in late second or third trimester
- Muscular conditions such as Deep Gluteal syndrome or Piriformis syndrome
- Currently receiving medications or other treatments for lumbar radiculopathy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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DMC Physiotherapy Clinic
Islamabad, Capital, Pakistan
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Muhammad Haris, DPT
CONTACT
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Dr Muhammad Mustafa, MSPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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