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neural tension testing for Sciatica

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Waitlist Available
Led By Brian Swanson, PT, DSc
Research Sponsored by University of Hartford
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without low back pain.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up single session at enrollment
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Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see if there is a relationship between the tightness of the hamstring muscles (muscles on the back of the thighs), reported sensations related to stretch of the nerves of the lower extremity, and different positions of participants' backs. We will investigate the qualitative differences as provided verbally by participants (sensation felt at maximum knee extension angle) and quantitative differences as provided by surface electromyographic (EMG) measurements of hamstring activity and inclinometer measures of the knee angle.

Eligible Conditions
  • Sciatica
  • Lordosis
  • Neuropathic Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~single testing session at enrollment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and single testing session at enrollment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Knee Extension Angle
Secondary outcome measures
EMG activity, biceps femoris
qualitative data- extent, nature, and intensity of pain

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: neural tension testingExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
All participants in this arm will undergo four tests: KEA, SLR, Slump, and Extended Slump
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Extended slump test
2022
N/A
~40
Straight Leg Raise
2022
N/A
~40
Knee extension angle
2022
N/A
~40
Slump Test
2022
N/A
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of HartfordLead Sponsor
12 Previous Clinical Trials
523 Total Patients Enrolled
Brian Swanson, PT, DScPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Hartford
4 Previous Clinical Trials
188 Total Patients Enrolled

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~13 spots leftby Mar 2025