Comparison of ELDOA and Mechanical Traction Technique on Pain and Disability in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Completed

• Conditions: Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Interventions: Other: ELDOA Technique; Other: Mechanical Lumbar Traction

• Registration Number: NCT05659342
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

To compare the effect of ELDOA and Mechanical traction technique on pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

To compare the effect of ELDOA and Mechanical traction technique on disability in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-03-05
• Primary Completion: 2021-01-04
• Study Completion: 2021-01-04
• Study First Submitted: 2022-12-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-12-20
• Study First Posted: 2022-12-21
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

• Age: 20-65 years
• Both gender Male & Female
• Patients having Lumbar radiculopathy diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients presented with motor deficit,
• Qauda equina syndrome,
• lumbar fracture
• spinal stenosis,
• osteophyte formation
• facet joint pathology
• spondylolisthesis.
• malignancy,
• degenerative disorders
• recent back surgery and patient whom surgery for lumbar disc herniation/prolapse intervertebral disc already advised by neurosurgeon

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
ELDOA Technique	ELDOA Technique	ELDOA positions (hold for 1 minute, 3 alternative days for 4 weeks). Hot pack (10-15 minutes) McKenzie extension Exercises
Mechanical Lumbar Traction	Mechanical Lumbar Traction	Mechanical Lumbar Traction (50% of body weight was applied, in supine position, the hip and knee at 90- degree flexion, and the legs were supported. Hot pack (10-15 minutes) McKenzie extension Exercises

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain on Numeric pain rating scale	4 Weeks	Changes from baseline, Pain was measured through Numeric pain rating scale.It comprises of a continuous scale of 10cm line.0 to 1 represent no pain, 1 to 3 represent mild pain ,4 to 6 represent moderate pain, 7 to 10 represent severe pain
lumbar ROM by inclinometer.	4 weeks	Flexion 60 Extension 25 Left Lat Flex 25 Right Lat Flex 25
Modified Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire	4th Week	0% to 20%: minimal disability: The patient can cope with most living activities. Usually no treatment is indicated apart from advice on lifting sitting and exercise. 21%-40%: moderate disability: The patient experiences more pain and difficulty with sitting, lifting and standing. Travel and social life are more difficult and they may be disabled from work. Personal care, sexual activity and sleeping are not grossly affected and the patient can usually be managed by conservative means. 41%-60%: severe disability: Pain remains the main problem in this group but activities of daily living are affected. These patients require a detailed investigation. 61%-80%: crippled: Back pain impinges on all aspects of the patient's life. Positive intervention is required. 81%-100%:These patients are either bed-bound or exaggerating their symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lady Reading Hospital - Medical Teaching Institution; 🇵🇰 Peshawar, KP, Pakistan