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Study identifier: NCT06216288 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Effect of Combined Lumbar Traction and Repetitive Back Extension Exercise on H-reflex in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Condition: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy · McKenzie Derangement Syndrome  ·  Sponsor: Cairo University

PhaseNA
Planned participants60
Who can joinAll sexes, 35 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of performing combined lumbar traction and repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie) on soleus H-reflex, pain, and disability in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy. The main question that it aims to answer is: Does the combination of lumbar traction and back extension exercise (McKenzie) improves soleus H-reflex, pain, and function in patient with lumbosacral radiculopathy? participants will be randomized into 2 groups: one group will include repeated back extension exercise (McKenzie Approach) without mechanical traction and the other group will include the same but in combination with mechanical traction.

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Talk to the study team

Ahmed El Melhat, PhD  ·  01112595022  ·  ahmed.elmelhat@cu.edu.eg

Aseel El kawam, DPT  ·  70656958  ·  aseelkawam@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]Cairo, EgyptRecruiting

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