Effect of Somatosensory Motor Control With and Without Kinesio Tape in Patients With Sciatica

NCT07756905 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR & AHS/25/0241
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 58
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Sciatica can be defined as a radicular pain that runs through the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the lower limbs and also may be associated with weakness or numbness in the muscles. These symptoms may affect proprioception, dynamic balance and functional mobility, which result in limitations of activity and disability. Training to improve somatosensory motor control has been shown to be effective in improving coordination and postural stability and Kinesio taping has the potential to increase proprioceptive input, decrease pain and aid functional recovery.

Conditions

Sciatica

Keywords

Pain; Lumbar Range of Motion; Dynamic Balance; Functional Disability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is scored by measuring the distance in millimeters (from 0 to 100 mm) or centimeters (0 to 10 cm) on a straight line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark. Higher numbers mean more intense symptoms.

  Baseline and post 6 weeks

• lumbar range of motion

  Modified Schober Test, The Schober Test evaluates lower back movement. Scoring is based on how much the distance between marked points on the spine increases during forward bending. A starting 15 cm span should stretch to 20 cm or more; an increase under 5 cm shows reduced flexibility

  Baseline and post 6 weeks

• dynamic balance

  Y balance test, The Y Balance Test is a standardized three-direction reach test (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) used to assess dynamic balance, limb asymmetry, and injury risk, with anterior reach asymmetry \>4 cm and composite scores below \~89-94% linked to higher injury risk.

  Baseline and post 6 weeks

• functional disability

  Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a 10-item patient questionnaire scored from 0 to 5 per question. Total the points, divide by the maximum possible score (usually 50, or 5 × questions answered), and multiply by 100 to get a percentage score from 0% to 100%. You can calculate scores interactively using tools like OrthoToolKit.

  Baseline and post 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

somatosensory motor control (include PNF, somatosensory exercises and vestibular exercises) + Kinesiology taping+ conventional Treatment Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)

Other: somatosensory motor control exercises, Kinesiology taping, and conventional Treatment

Group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

somatosensory motor control (include PNF, somatosensory exercises and vestibular exercises) + conventional Treatment Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)

Other: somatosensory motor control and conventional Treatment

Interventions

somatosensory motor control exercises, Kinesiology taping, and conventional Treatment OTHER

Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)

Group A

somatosensory motor control and conventional Treatment OTHER

Total Time per Session: 45-60 minutes Frequency: 3 sessions per week Total Duration: 6 weeks Assessment Points: Pre-treatment (Baseline) Post-treatment (End of 6th week)

Group B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both male and females.
• Age between 35-50 years.
• Discogenic pain due to Diagnosed herniation lumbar disc L4/L5 and L5/S1 (confirmed by MRI).
• unilateral leg pain radiating below the knee accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected leg.
• Pain persists between 3-6 months.
• Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) test between 40° to 70°, suggestive of neural irritation.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with inflammatory diseases like ankylosing spondylitis, vertebral collapse, rheumatoid arthritis, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or osteoporosis.
• Recent spinal surgery
• Abdominal or lower limb surgery
• Pregnancy
• Skin allergies

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Civil hospital Sialkot

Sialkot, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sciatica; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sciatic Neuropathy; Mononeuropathies; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neuralgia; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Aiza Yousaf, MSOMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Imran Amjad, PhD

CONTACT

03324390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: An independent assessor, who is blinded to the group allocations, will be responsible for evaluating outcomes, including pain, range of motion of lumbar, dynamic balance and function disability in patients with sciatica.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomised Clinical Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 21, 2026
• First Posted: August 11, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)