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

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University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06117