The Effectiveness of Neurodynamic Techniques in Patients With Nerve-Related Leg Pain
Launched by FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE OF PORTO ALEGRE · Sep 26, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of August 02, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Nerve-related leg pain (NRLP) although less prevalent than low back pain itself, is associated with higher economic and social burden, and has been considered a predictor of chronicity and disability among subjects with low back pain.
Numerous approaches are proposed for its management; however, evidence regarding the best therapeutic approach is lacking. Neurodynamic techniques are proposed to be effective to manage NRLP.
Thus, this study aims to verify, through a randomized controlled trial, the effectiveness of a two-week program of neurodynamic techniques on pain and disability in ind...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion criteria:
- • unilateral leg pain (Intensity ≥ 3)
- • Pain distal to the buttocks
- • Reproduction of symptoms and change in symptoms with structural differentiation (cervical return to neutral position or ankle dorsiflexion) with slump test;
- Exclusion criteria:
- • cauda equina syndrome;
- • bilateral leg pain;
- • crossed Lasègue sign;
- • previous surgery in the lumbar spine;
- • inflammatory arthropathies;
- • malignancy
- • being in litigation or in work-compensation due to back and/or leg pain
- • being receiving physiotherapy treatment at the time of baseline assessment
About Federal University Of Health Science Of Porto Alegre
The Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) is a distinguished academic institution in Brazil, dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and clinical practice. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in medical and health sciences, UFCSPA plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation through rigorous clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives. The university's research programs are designed to address pressing health challenges, enhance patient care, and contribute to the scientific community, ensuring that findings translate into meaningful health solutions. With a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on ethical standards, UFCSPA is at the forefront of improving health outcomes both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Marcelo F Silva, PhD
Study Chair
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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