Effects of Maitland and Mulligan Spinal Mobilizations Along With Canal Enlargement Exercises in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the comparative effects of Maitland versus Mulligan spinal mobilization techniques, when combined with canal enlargement exercises, in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). A total of 38 participants aged 25-40 years with confirmed unilateral LSS will be randomly assigned to receive either Maitland mobilizations or Mulligan mobilizations, along with standard physiotherapy and canal enlargement exercises. The intervention will be administered over three weeks, with four sessions per week. Primary outcomes will include pain intensity (measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale), disability (Modified Oswestry Disability Index), and symptom severity (Swiss Spinal Stenosis Score), assessed at baseline and post-treatment. This study aims to inform physiotherapy practice by identifying the more effective manual therapy technique for improving functional outcomes in LSS.

NCT Number	NCT07080073
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain
Enrollment	38 participants
Start Date	2025-07
Primary Completion	2025-11-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-23