Comparing the Effectiveness of Tensioner Vs Slider Neurodynamic Techniques in Patients With Sciatica
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
objective of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of both tensioner and slider neurodynamic approaches in patients suffering from sciatica. This study seeks to establish which approach is more efficacious in alleviating pain intensity, disability functional, and mobility. The results of this study will assist physical therapists in making an informed decision on the type of neurodynamic therapy for their patients.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
June 2, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 3, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 8, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 3, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 10, 2026
June 8, 2026
May 1, 2026
3 months
June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Pain intensity
will be measured using VAS
Baseline to Week 8
Functional disability
measured using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Baseline to week 8
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Hip range of motion
Baseline to week 8
Lumbar flexion Range of Motion
Baseline to Week 8
Study Arms (2)
Slider Neurodynamic Technique Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive slider neurodynamic mobilization techniques along with conventional physiotherapy management.
Tensioner Neurodynamic Technique Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will receive tensioner neurodynamic mobilization techniques along with conventional physiotherapy management.
Interventions
will receive slider neurodynamic mobilization techniques along with conventional physiotherapy management.
will receive tensioner neurodynamic mobilization techniques along with conventional physiotherapy management.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patients with radicular pain persisting for 12 weeks to 1 year, with no acute episode in the last 4 weeks
- Unilateral symptoms radiating below the buttock to thigh, knee, or lower leg
- Positive Slump Test
- Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test above 45°
- Functional limitation during activities such as walking or lifting
You may not qualify if:
- BMI \< 20 kg/m² or \> 30 kg/m²
- Previous history of spinal surgery
- Presence of red flags (significant motor/sensory loss, altered reflexes, or bowel/bladder dysfunction)
- Peripheral neuropathy
- History of vertebral fracture or significant spinal/limb trauma
- Systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, or renal disease)
- Progressive neurological deficits (motor weakness, sensory loss, reflex changes)
- Pregnancy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Ibadat International Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
June 2, 2026
First Posted
June 8, 2026
Study Start
June 3, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 3, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
September 10, 2026
Last Updated
June 8, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-05