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Comparative Effects of Neural Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique in Sciatic Patients

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04875741
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : May 6, 2021
Last Update Posted : May 6, 2021
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of Lahore

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
In this study, investigator will see the effects of neural mobilization in comparison to the muscle energy technique in the patients suffering from sciatica. Impact of the these two interventional techniques , there out come measures i.e pain, range of motion and functional disability.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Acute Sciatica Pain Other: Neural mobilization Other: Muscle energy technique Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
This study is aimed in comparison among two interventional techniques i.e neural mobilization and muscle energy technique patients with sciatica. This study will be a randomized controlled trial with double blinded protocol, patients will be randomly allocated in to the two groups. one is the neural mobilization technique group and other is the muscle energy technique group. both of the groups have the conventional physical therapy in addition to these two interventions. data will be collect from the patients.30 minutes session twice a week will be given to the patients in each group. assessment will be done by using visual analog scale, Goniometer, Modified Oswestry Disability Index. Data will be entered and analyzed by using SPSS.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Estimated Enrollment : 72 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description: The study would be double-blind as the identity of the patient's group will not be revealed to the assessor and the patient will also be un-aware of the group to which they will be allocated.
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Comparative Effects of Neural Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Sciatica:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Actual Study Start Date : April 1, 2021
Estimated Primary Completion Date : June 1, 2021
Estimated Study Completion Date : June 1, 2021

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MedlinePlus related topics: Sciatica

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: Neural mobilization
Patient in this study group will get 30 minutes session, twice weekly for 6 weeks. Neural mobilization technique will be applied to the subjects in addition to conventional treatment.
 Other: Neural mobilization
Mobilization of the structures within and around the nervous system is broadly known as Neural Mobilization.
Other Name: Rehabilitation following Neural Mobilization
Experimental: Muscle energy technique
Patient in this study group will get 30 minutes session, twice weekly for 6 weeks. Muscle energy technique will be applied to the subjects in addition to conventional treatment.
 Other: Muscle energy technique
Manual therapy technique initially developed and used by the osteopaths is known as Muscle energy techniques(MET).This technique is effective for the pain reduction, lengthening of the shortened muscle and fascia, improvement in blood circulation and promoting lymph drainage.
Other Name: Rehabilitation following muscle energy technique


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Visual Analogue Scale [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
    For the assessment of pain, Visual Analogue Scale will be used. it is 0 to 10 cm where 0 means no pain 10 means sever pain

  2. Goniometry [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
    For the documentation of range of motion, straight leg raise test (SLR) will be used. For this purpose goniometer will use.

  3. Modified Oswestry Disability Index [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]
    For the assessment of functional disability Modified Oswestry Disability Index will be used.


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   35 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • • Both genders

    • Between the ages group of 35-60 years
    • Patients with diagnosis of Sciatica.
    • Straight Leg Raise< 45°.
    • Having symptoms from past one month.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inflammatory or other specific disorders of the spine such as ankylosing spondylitis, vertebral collapse, rheumatoid arthritis, stenosis, spondylolysthesis and osteoporosis.

    • History of any previous spinal surgical intervention
    • Symptomatic bilateral radiculopathy
    • Presence of any of red flags related to spinal column
    • History of involvement in any exercise program for lower extremity in recent time
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04875741


Contacts
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Contact: Ahmad Wassi, dpt 923247743401 msptm02191002@student.uol.edu.pk
Contact: Dr Asim Arif, PHD Scholar 923216597727 asim.arif@uipt.uol.edu.pk

Locations
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Pakistan
Safi Hospital Recruiting
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, 38000
Contact: Ahmad Wassi, DPT    923247743401    msptm02191002@student.uol.edu.pk   
Contact: Muhammad Kashif shaffi, Phd*    923333125303    kashif.shaffi@gmail.com   
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Lahore
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: AHMAD Wassi, DPT The university of Lahore
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Responsible Party: University of Lahore
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04875741    
Other Study ID Numbers: IRB-UOL-FAHS/826/2021
First Posted: May 6, 2021    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: May 6, 2021
Last Verified: April 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: Yes
Plan Description: The IDP plane will be share with the researcher those are working on the same condition
Supporting Materials: Study Protocol
Time Frame: Data sharing will b e available after the publication of the study
Access Criteria: Data assess will be provided via email to principal investigator Email:msptm02191002@student.uol.edu.pk

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by University of Lahore:
Neural mobilization
Muscle energy technique
Sciatica
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Sciatica
Sciatic Neuropathy
Mononeuropathies
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
 Nervous System Diseases
Neuralgia
Pain
Neurologic Manifestations