Status:
COMPLETED
Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity
Lead Sponsor:
University of Hartford
Conditions:
Sciatic Nerve
Postural Lordosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to see if there is a relationship between the tightness of the hamstring muscles (muscles on the back of the thighs), reported sensations related to stretch of th...
Detailed Description
The Slump Test, introduced by Maitland in 1978, has been a clinical staple for determining adverse neural tension or altered neurodynamics and neurosensitivity related to intradiscal derangement or st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without low back pain.
Exclusion
- Known previous diagnoses of sciatica or disc herniation
- Diagnosis of scoliosis
- History of pain in the low back or back of the leg
- History of back surgeries
- Any recent hamstring injuries
- Any recent fractures
- History of osteoporosis
- Have feeling of pins and needles down the leg
- Have a known nervous system disorder
- Have a known systemic inflammatory condition
- Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Known history of cardiovascular issues
- Have a known connective tissue disorder
- Bowel/bladder issues
- Are or may be pregnant
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Active/history of cancer
- Allergy to adhesives
- Are actively involved in a lawsuit regarding personal bodily injury or receiving workman's compensation
- Currently taking/have recently taken antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones (ie. Cipro, Levaquin, Noroxin)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 28 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05313217
Start Date
March 28 2022
End Date
July 31 2022
Last Update
May 10 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06117