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Sports Physical TherapyNCT05136469

Comparison of Sciatic Nerve Gliding and Lower Extremity Dynamic Stretch on Hamstring Flexibility of Athletes

A study testing NEURAL GLIDING and DYNAMIC STRETCH in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this research, the main purpose is to determine the comparison of acute effect of sciatic nerve gliding and lower extremity dynamic stretching exercises on hamstring flexibility and athletic performance. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Sports Physical Therapy
What is being tested?
NEURAL GLIDING and DYNAMIC STRETCH
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
14 Oct 2020to 15 Jul 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • 18 to 40 year
  • Footballers players
  • Male gender
  • Hamstring tightness of one or both legs,
  • Unable to achieve greater than 160 degree of knee extension with hip at 90 degree of flexion
  • Able to reach <70 degree hip flexion in SLR

Who cannot join

  • Individuals who had sustained injury in the prior six months to the lumbar region,
  • Limited activity level for more than 3 days,
  • Low back problems (disc bulge etc.)
  • Individual with a history of fracture or trauma were excluded from the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site

  • Pcb Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 57000

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

In this research, the main purpose is to determine the comparison of acute effect of sciatic nerve gliding and lower extremity dynamic stretching exercises on hamstring flexibility and athletic performance. The participants will be begin with warm-up sessions for 3-5 minutes then baseline data (pre-test): hamstring flexibility will be measured. The order of pre-test will be randomized and same order will be used for post-test. This is a community service addition, added so that everyone in the society can get to know the effects of nerve gliding and lower extremity dynamic stretches on hamstring flexibility, will be cost effective, and will reduce their visits to the therapist.

Randomized controlled trial with 1 month follow-up. The sample size is 40. subjects will be divided in two groups, 20 athletes will be given a session of sciatic nerve gliding while lower extremity stretch will be given to remaining 20 athletes. Study duration is of 6 months.Sampling technique employed will be convenient with random assignment. Individuals of age group 18-40 years having male gender regularly exercise at least once a week for 30 minutes. Tools used in the study are Universal inclinometer and Active knee extension test and SLR TEST. Data will be analyzed through IBM SPSS 23

Being tested
NEURAL GLIDING, DYNAMIC STRETCH

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NEURAL GLIDINGOther

    with Sciatic nerve gliding which is done by applying force on the proximal point and releasing the force distally and then reversing the process. This process was achieved for 30 seconds, 6 times on each leg for a total time of 3 minutes (360 seconds).

  • DYNAMIC STRETCHOther

    The stretch force was applied on the ankle in downward direction which was held for 30 seconds and was repeated 5 times total of 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). Stretch was given on both legs one at a time. Treatment was given for 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week

Study groups in NCT05136469
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NEURAL GLIDINGExperimentalwith Sciatic nerve gliding which is done by applying force on the proximal point and releasing the force distally and then reversing the process. This process was achieved for 30 seconds, 6 times on each leg for a total time of 3 minutes (360 seconds).
Receives: Other: NEURAL GLIDING
DYNAMIC STRETCHActive comparatorThe stretch force was applied on the ankle in downward direction which was held for 30 seconds and was repeated 5 times total of 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). Stretch was given on both legs one at a time. Treatment was given for 3 weeks with 2 sessions per week
Receives: Other: DYNAMIC STRETCH

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Range of Hamstrings (Universal Goniometer)

    Participants were asked to do SLR and active knee extensions and then measure range of hamstrings and then note the range by goniometer .

    Measured: 3 WEEKS

  2. SLR test

    Participants were asked to lie down in a supine position and were asked to raise their both leg one by one. In order to measure hamstring flexibility center of the goniometer was placed at the greater trochanter level its proximal arm at midline of pelvis and distal arm along the shaft of the femur referring lateral epicondyle. After which scoring were noted in which >110 showed excellent scoring, 80 to 110 showed good scoring and 60 to 79 showed fair scoring of the hamstring muscle flexibility

    Measured: 3 WEEKS

  3. Knee Extension test

    For active knee extension test participant one leg is vertically extended and the other leg was flexed on the level of hip joint and then the participants was asked to extend the knee. The point where the vertical leg starts to move is recorded. The angle between the thighs is measured, if the knee was fully extended it was noted as 0 and if it shows slight flexion that was noted as positive number like 20 or 30 degree. By following the same protocol both right and left legs were recorded. Normal knee extension ranges from 130_140 to 0 degree knee extension less than the range was written as negative number

    Measured: 3 WEEKS

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Nov 2021
  2. Study start14 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion15 Jul 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05136469
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/Lhr/20/0401 Nasrullah
Status last verified
Nov 2021
First submitted
27 Sep 2021
Last updated
29 Nov 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Baxter C, Mc Naughton LR, Sparks A, Norton L, Bentley D. Impact of stretching on the performance and injury risk of long-distance runners. Res Sports Med. 2017 Jan-Mar;25(1):78-90. doi: 10.1080/15438627.2016.1258640. Epub 2016 Dec 2.

    PubMed 27912252

  • Castellote-Caballero Y, Valenza MC, Martin-Martin L, Cabrera-Martos I, Puentedura EJ, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C. Effects of a neurodynamic sliding technique on hamstring flexibility in healthy male soccer players. A pilot study. Phys Ther Sport. 2013 Aug;14(3):156-62. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.07.004. Epub 2012 Nov 8.

    PubMed 23142014

  • Lumbroso D, Ziv E, Vered E, Kalichman L. The effect of kinesio tape application on hamstring and gastrocnemius muscles in healthy young adults. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Jan;18(1):130-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.09.011. Epub 2013 Oct 2.

    PubMed 24411161

  • Bonser RJ, Hancock CL, Hansberger BL, Loutsch RA, Stanford EK, Zeigel AK, Baker RT, May J, Nasypany A, Cheatham S. Changes in Hamstring Range of Motion After Neurodynamic Sciatic Sliders: A Critically Appraised Topic. J Sport Rehabil. 2017 Jul;26(4):311-315. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0166. Epub 2016 Aug 24.

    PubMed 27632844

  • Kulendran T, Rajesh D, Kumar S. The Effect of One-Time Dynamic Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Sustenance between Healthy Males and Females. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2018;9(10).

  • Fransson P, Johansson R, Hafstrom A, Magnusson M. Methods for evaluation of postural control adaptation. Gait Posture. 2000 Sep;12(1):14-24. doi: 10.1016/s0966-6362(00)00052-7.

    PubMed 10996293

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing NEURAL GLIDING and DYNAMIC STRETCH in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Range of Hamstrings (Universal Goniometer) (time frame: 3 WEEKS). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05136469, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Nov 2021.

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