Lumbar RadiculopathyNCT07050966
Comparative Effects of Maitland's Rotation Mobilization and Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement on Lumbar Radiculopathy
A study testing Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization and Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization in people with Lumbar Radiculopathy, run by Foundation University Islamabad at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of Maitland's rotation mobilization and Mulligan's spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- What is being tested?
- Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization and Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2024to 30 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age: 18-65 years
- Both Males and Females
- Participants with a diagnosis of chronic (≥3 months) lumbar unilateral radiculopathy referred from Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi
- NPRS score of > 5 and < 8
Who cannot join
- Diagnosis of other back conditions (e.g. failed back surgery syndrome, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, non-specific low back pain, and fracture)
- Non ambulant/wheelchair-bound or having cauda equina syndrome
- Patient taking anticoagulants
- Pregnant Females
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, 44000
Muhammad Furqan Yaqoob, MS-OMPT, +92311-3331717, furqan.yaqoob@fui.edu.pk
About this study
This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of Maitland's rotation mobilization and Mulligan's spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy patients.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to combine the two separately established treatments techniques of mobilizations on patients with lumbar radiculopathy to find out which of the two has long lasting effects on:
- Pain
- Range of motion
- Functional mobility
- Conditions
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Being tested
- Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization, Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization
- Medical subject headings
- Radiculopathy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationProcedure or surgery
This group will receive Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization at the Lumbar Spine Region (L4-L5 level) along with Lower extremity movement (3 repetitions, 3 sets) followed by Neurodynamic Mobilization which will include slump technique (3 repetitions, 1 set). This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions (1 session per day).
Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationProcedure or surgery
This group will receive Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization at the Lumbar Spine Region (L4-L5 level) along with Lower extremity movement (3 repetitions, 3 sets) followed by Neurodynamic Mobilization which will include slump technique (3 repetitions, 1 set).This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions (1 session per day).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Group A:
* Mulligan Mobilization Technique: Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (3 reps, 3 sets)
* Neurodynamic Mobilization (1 set, 3 reps) Receives: Procedure: Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization |
| Group B | Experimental | Group B:
Maitland Mobilization Technique; Lumbar rotation mobilization (3sets,3reps) Neurodynamic mobilization(1set,3reps) Receives: Procedure: Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Lumbar Radiculopathy Pain
It will be measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Subjects select a number ranging from 0-10 according to their intensity of pain where '0' indicates no pain while '10' indicates worst pain experienced.
Measured: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. NPRS is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
Range of Motion
Universal goniometer is used to measure Straight Leg Raise Range (SLR) of the patient. Patient is positioned in supine with the knee straight. Axis of goniometer is aligned with the greater trochanter of the femur; stationary arm is kept parallel to the femur and moving arm is aligned with long axis of femur. Patient is then asked to flex the hip joint, keeping the knee straight, to the maximum range without pain, subsequently aligning moving arm of the goniometer. Angle of flexion is then recorded from the goniometer and documented.
Measured: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. SLR Range is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
Functional Status
It is measured using Oswestry Disability Index Questionnaire (ODI-Q). The ODI-Q is a questionnaire used to assess an individual's ability to perform daily activities and functional tasks. It comprises of total 10 questions and patients rate their ability to perform each activity on a scale from 0 (unable to perform) to 5 (able to perform without difficulty). Each question has a maximum score of 5. The total maximum score is 50 which can change according to the number of total questions applicable to the respective patient. The obtained score is divided by the total score and multiplied by 100, giving a percentage as a result. Higher scores indicate better functional ability.
Measured: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. ODI Score is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jul 2025
- Study start15 Jul 2024
- Primary completion30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Lumbar RadiculopathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Foundation University IslamabadThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Model description
- Randomized control trial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050966
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/77
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 28 May 2025
- Last updated
- 3 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Maitland's Rotation Mobilization and Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization With Leg Movement on Lumbar Radiculopathy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07050966
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FUI/CTR/2024/77
- Conditions
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Foundation University IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomized control trial and the purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of Maitland's rotation mobilization and Mulligan's spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on lumbar radiculopathy patients.
Detailed description
This study aims to combine the two separately established treatments techniques of mobilizations on patients with lumbar radiculopathy to find out which of the two has long lasting effects on:
- Pain
- Range of motion
- Functional mobility
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized control trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Procedure: Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationGroup A: * Mulligan Mobilization Technique: Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (3 reps, 3 sets) * Neurodynamic Mobilization (1 set, 3 reps) |
| Group B | Experimental | Procedure: Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationGroup B: Maitland Mobilization Technique; Lumbar rotation mobilization (3sets,3reps) Neurodynamic mobilization(1set,3reps) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age: 18-65 years
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Diagnosis of other back conditions (e.g. failed back surgery syndrome, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, non-specific low back pain, and fracture)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationThis group will receive Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization at the Lumbar Spine Region (L4-L5 level) along with Lower extremity movement (3 repetitions, 3 sets) followed by Neurodynamic Mobilization which will include slump technique (3 repetitions, 1 set). This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions (1 session per day). | Procedure or surgery | Group A |
| Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic MobilizationThis group will receive Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization at the Lumbar Spine Region (L4-L5 level) along with Lower extremity movement (3 repetitions, 3 sets) followed by Neurodynamic Mobilization which will include slump technique (3 repetitions, 1 set).This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions (1 session per day). | Procedure or surgery | Group B |
Primary outcome
Lumbar Radiculopathy Pain
Time frame: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. NPRS is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
It will be measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Subjects select a number ranging from 0-10 according to their intensity of pain where '0' indicates no pain while '10' indicates worst pain experienced.
Range of Motion
Time frame: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. SLR Range is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
Universal goniometer is used to measure Straight Leg Raise Range (SLR) of the patient. Patient is positioned in supine with the knee straight. Axis of goniometer is aligned with the greater trochanter of the femur; stationary arm is kept parallel to the femur and moving arm is aligned with long axis of femur. Patient is then asked to flex the hip joint, keeping the knee straight, to the maximum range without pain, subsequently aligning moving arm of the goniometer. Angle of flexion is then recorded from the goniometer and documented.
Functional Status
Time frame: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. ODI Score is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.
It is measured using Oswestry Disability Index Questionnaire (ODI-Q). The ODI-Q is a questionnaire used to assess an individual's ability to perform daily activities and functional tasks. It comprises of total 10 questions and patients rate their ability to perform each activity on a scale from 0 (unable to perform) to 5 (able to perform without difficulty). Each question has a maximum score of 5. The total maximum score is 50 which can change according to the number of total questions applicable to the respective patient. The obtained score is divided by the total score and multiplied by 100, giving a percentage as a result. Higher scores indicate better functional ability.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jul 2025.
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Group A (Active Comparator) 1. Mulligan's Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement (SMWLM) 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization and Group B (Experimental) 1. Maitland's Lumbar Rotation Mobilization 2.Lower Limb Neurodynamic Mobilization in people with Lumbar Radiculopathy, run by Foundation University Islamabad 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 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Maryam Razzaq, DPT (+923095278823, maryamrazzaq118@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Lumbar Radiculopathy Pain (time frame: This protocol is given to the patient for a total of 6 sessions. NPRS is taken at the 1st, 3rd and 6th sessions respectively during the course of the treatment protocol.). 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?
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 3 Jul 2025.