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Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

NCT06216288 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-08-21

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Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of performing combined lumbar traction and repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie) on soleus H-reflex, pain, and disability in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. The main question that it aims to answer is:

Does the combination of lumbar traction and back extension exercise (McKenzie) improves soleus H-reflex, pain, and function in patient with lumbosacral radiculopathy? participants will be randomized into 2 groups: one group will include repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie Approach) without mechanical traction and the other group will include the same but in combination with mechanical traction.

Conditions

  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
  • McKenzie Derangement Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie)

repetitive back extension exercises in prone position with 1 minute hold on maximal back extension. 3 sets of 10 repetitions with 1 minute break between sets. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

DEVICE

Mechanical traction

The traction was applied using a 3D ActiveTrac table. This motorized split table applied static traction to the lumbar spine with the participant in a prone position. The intensity of the force of traction was 40% to 60% of the participant's body weight applied for 15 minutes. The intervention was done 3 times per week for 6 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed El Melhat, PhD · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-20
Primary Completion
2024-09-30
Completion
2024-10-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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