Clinical Trial

Efficacy of Combining Mulligan Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement and Mechanical Lumbar Traction in Lumbar Radiculopathy

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Summary
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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07573124
Lead Sponsor Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Collaborators: KMU-Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad
Conditions Lumbar Radiculopathy
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2026-04-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-11-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-07