Neural Dynamics Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Radicular Low Back Pain

November 9, 2011 updated by: Uzi Milman, Clalit Health Services

Efficacy of Neural Dynamics Technique in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain With Radiation to the Leg

Low back pain ( LBP) is a significant health problem which affects about 70%-80% of the population during the course of their life . The majority of LBP is resolved within 3 months; however, up to 40% of LBP becomes chronic. One subgroup of chronic LBP is patients with sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by radiating pain to the buttock and lower limb, with or without low back pain.

It has been shown in the upper limb that by positioning the contra-lateral arm in tension the investigators actually reduce tension in the ipsilateral arm. Patients, who present with symptoms like sciatica, can benefit from this maneuver (neural dynamics techniques) that reduces tension through the contra-lateral leg.

Working Hypothesis: Compared with a placebo maneuver of the upper limb, the neural dynamics techniques will result in better rehabilitation of individuals with radicular LBP.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of neural dynamics techniques, using the contra-lateral leg, in the treatment of sub-acute/chronic Low back pain with radiation to the leg. Study Methodology: Eligible individuals will be assessed by a physiotherapist that will be blinded to the treatment allocation; treatment (either intervention or placebo) will be provided by a physiotherapist that will be blinded to the patient's assessment. The treated individuals and the referring physician will also be blinded to the treatment allocation;

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

34

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Haifa, Israel
        • Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Written consent
  • LBP with radiation to one leg, that lasts more than 6 weeks
  • Abnormal response to SLR test
  • With or without neurological signs

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of spinal surgery
  • Patient with FUO
  • History of malignancies
  • Patient with saddle anesthesia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Efficacy of neural dynamics technique
Time Frame: 5 weeks

Efficacy will be measured by combining 5 tools

  1. Oswestry disability index.
  2. McGill Pain Questionnaire
  3. Visual analog scale for pain assessment.
  4. Lumbar flexion measurement (the distance of the tip of the index finger to the inferior angle of the Patella, measured by a measurement tape.
  5. Passive SLR range of motion- measured with inclinometer
5 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Clalit Health Services

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Noga Roguin Maor, MD, clinical research unit, Clalit health services, Haifa and western Galilee district.
  • Study Director: Uzi Milman, MD, clinical research unit, Clalit health services, Haifa and western Galilee district.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 15, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

June 16, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 10, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 9, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • K-09-0078-ctil

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