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Comparison of Neural mobilization and McKenzie Exercise for Pain relief and functional improvement in Patient with Lumbar Radiculopathy.

Effects of Shacklock s Neural Mobilization versus McKenzie exercises on Pain, Disability and Nerve Mechanosenstivity in Lumbar Radiculopathy : A RCT - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113302
Enrollment
98
Registered
2026-07-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G570- Lesion of sciatic nerve

Interventions

Intervention1: Shacklocks Neural Mobilization: Shacklocks Neural Mobilization is a specialized physiotherapy treatment based on the principles of neurodynamics, developed by Michael Shacklock. It aims

Sponsors

Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences Hospita
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18-60 years (young adult and middle age adult) Clinically diagnosed lumbar radiculopathy by neurologist MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation Acute to subacute symptoms (12 weeks) Pain intensity less than 4 on NPRS Positive neurodynamic test (SLR between30 70degree and/ or slump test ) Patients having radiating pain from the lumbar

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe neurological deficits (e.g., progressive motor weakness, cauda equina syndrome) Spinal fractures, tumors, infections, or inflammatory diseases Systemic neurological disorders (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis) Pregnant and lactating women Previous lumbar spine surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Intensity Tool:Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Measures the intensity of pain , Score range: 0-10 , Functional Disability Tool: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) , Measures the impact of low back pain and radiculopathy on daily activities. Score range: 0 100% Nerve Mechanosensitivity Tools:Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Test measured using a Goniometer , Slump Test These assess neural tissue sensitivity and mobilityTimepoint: Base line (T0), 4 weeks(T1)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAtithi Yadav

UTTAR PRADESH UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

physioneha04@gmail.com6395822600

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026