A study to investigate the effectiveness of mechanical traction in treating people with lower back pain and sciatica caused by a herniated lumbar disc

Not Applicable

• Conditions: umbar disc herniation; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15050704
• Lead Sponsor: Plymouth Marjon University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-06-26
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020
• Study Completion: 2020-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients aged between 18 and 60 years (both inclusive)
2. Diagnosis of a single level unilateral lumbar disc protrusion causing the appropriate nerve root impingement (within 6 months of diagnosis)
3. Decision to operate has been made and patient awaiting surgery
4. Patients who have residual leg pain as defined by a positive straight leg raise (SLR) sign (specified as less than 66° movement of the straight leg relative to the longitudinal axis of the trunk that the test reproduced unilateral symptoms in the tested leg)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of the following red flag features – bladder/bowel dysfunction, history of cancer, thoracic night pain, previous history of lumbar surgery, saddle anaesthesia
2. Significant cardio-respiratory disorder
3. Pregnancy
4. Weight more than 20% of ideal norms for height and age or more than 140 kg

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified