Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Lumbar Traction on the Straight Leg Raise Test and Pain
Lead Sponsor:
King Saud University
Conditions:
Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Disc prolapse causes impairment of function by nerve root compression compelling the patient to seek medical advice for low backache. Traction is one of the physical modalities frequently used for the...
Detailed Description
A total of 45 patients suffering from lumbar PIVD and having neurological symptoms will be selected for the study. Lumbar PIVD will be confirmed from MRI. Participants will be divided into three group...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Back pain for less than 3 months
- Positive unilateral Straight Leg Raise test which includes reports of back and leg pain or paraesthesia below 45-degree hip flexion
- At least one additional neurological sign should be present including- (a) Diminished Achillis/Hamstring tendon reflex, tested in the supine position or (b) Hyposthesia in any of the L4-S2 dermatome, or (c) Muscle weakness in any of the L4-S2 myotome.
- MRI evidence of L-4-L5 or L5-S1 disc prolapse or both.
Exclusion
- Malignancy, Tuberculosis, Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis of the vertebral column
- Cord compression, Pregnancy, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease, Joint hyper mobility
- Subjects who could not tolerate the traction force secondary to being in an acute stage of back pain.
- Subjects who have taken previous physiotherapy treatment in the last three months for back pain.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 25 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 24 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04728685
Start Date
January 25 2021
End Date
March 24 2021
Last Update
August 31 2021
Active Locations (1)
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King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11433