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Determination of Sensitivity and Specificity of Straight Leg Raise Test Via Transforaminal Nerve Root Block

NCT07696312 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 88

Last updated 2026-08-18

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the straight leg raise test in patients with suspected lumbosacral radicular pain. Lumbosacral radicular pain is often caused by lumbar disc herniation and may radiate from the lower back or buttock to the leg. Although the straight leg raise test is commonly used in clinical practice, its diagnostic performance has been reported to vary.

In this study, diagnostic transforaminal epidural steroid injection or selective nerve root block will be used as the reference standard. The sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, and area under the curve of the straight leg raise test will be calculated. The findings may help guide clinicians in determining when the straight leg raise test is sufficient and when further diagnostic confirmation may be needed.

Conditions

  • Lumbosacral Radicular Pain
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Straight Leg Raise

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • MİKDAT CAN KARABIYIK · Marmara University Faculty of Medicine ,Marmara University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • SERDAR KOKAR · Algology Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

  • OSMAN HAKAN GUNDUZ · Algology Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

  • SAVAŞ ŞENCAN · Algology Division, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-11
Primary Completion
2026-09-01
Completion
2026-09-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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