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NCT Number: NCT06796478

Tailored Egoscue Exercises in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lumbar radiculopathy (LR), commonly sciatica, is characterized by inflammation of the lower back's nerve roots. It is typically caused by sensory disruptions that arise from the lumbar spine and extend downward below the knee. LR is marked by alterations in motor and sensory functions, such as Radicular discomfort,functional performance paresthesia, or tingling in the lower limb.

This research aims to explore the Effects of Tailored Egoscue Exercises on Pain, Functional Performance and Sleep Quality in Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbar Radiculopathy Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Radiculopathy

Age range

45 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rayan Medical center

Gujrat, Punjab Province, 50700, Pakistan

About this study

The study was a randomized controlled trial, total 54 patients were recruited from Rayan Medical Center, Gujrat by using probability convenience sampling technique and assigned into two equal groups .27 patients in Group A (Experimental group) did Egoscue exercises while Group B (Control group) was provided with routine rehabilitation. In this study, age group between 45 to 65 pre-diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy by a neurophysician was included. Lasègue's test , Bragard's test and Slump test was performed as a screening tool in the study. Exercises was performed for 40 minutes per day on 3 alternate days per week for 6 weeks.Group A (Experimental Group) included 10 minutes of heat therapy and 30 minutes of Egoscue training while at Group B (Control Group) 10 minutes of heat therapy, gentle stretches & core stabilization exercises for 30 minutes was performed. Patients was assessed at three levels pre (at baseline), mid (after 3 weeks) and post level(after 6 weeks) . Assessment tool was a Numerical pain rating Scale, Rolland-Morris Disability Questionnaire & Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) to assess the outcome variable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 45-65 years
  • Both male and female
  • Lumbar disc herniation /lumbar radiculopathy secondary to L4/L5 and L5/S1
  • Patients diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy by neuro physician
  • Positive Lasègue's test(SLRT): Positive if pain occurs when the hip is flexed at 30 and 60 or 70 degrees from horizontal.
  • Positive Bragrd's sign: Applying ankle dorsiflexion after the straight leg raise (SLR) with the knee extended causes pain.
  • Positive Slump test: positive if symptoms are increased in the slumped position and decreased as the patient moves out of neck flexion

Exclusion criteria

  • Received treatment for LBP in the past 6 months
  • Practiced any kind of exercise or sports activity during the last 6 months
  • spinal tumors
  • infections
  • pregnancy
  • neoplasm

Treatment and study plan

Tailored Egoscue Excercises

Other

A. Elbow curls on the wall with abduction B. Elbow curls on the wall with adduction C. Overhead extension D. Open Up arm and chest E. Upper spinal twist. F. Spinal Twist G. Pelvic tilts H. Static back alone and static back with breathing I. Static wall. J. Air Bench Abdominal contraction in the static back position. K. Resisted Abduction L. Abductor press M. Supine groin progression

Core stabilization excercises

Other

A. Cat Pose & Camel pose B. Pelvic tilt C. Hip flexor stretches D. Hamstring stretches E. Piriformis stretch F. Prone on elbow

Primary outcomes

  1. Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS):

    Time frame: 6weeks

    The NPRS is commonly used for assessing the intensity of pain, requiring patients to indicate their pain severity by choosing a number on a scale ranging from 0 to 10. This implies that a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score within the 1-5 range indicates a mild disruption in functioning, scores of 6 and 7 denote moderate interference and a score within the 8-10 range signifies severe interference with functionality. The pain scale spans from zero, indicating no pain, to ten, signifying the utmost agony. Reliable test-retest consistency has been evidenced through NPRS, with correlation coefficients of 0.96 and 0.95, respectively.

  2. The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)

    Time frame: 6weeks

    It was employed to assess patients' functional limitations. The RMQ, a patient-reported outcome measure consisting of 24 items, assesses disability related to pain arising from lower back pain. Each item is assigned a score of 0 if left unanswered or 1 if affirmed, resulting in a total RMQ score that ranges from 0 to 24. Elevated scores indicate greater levels of pain-related disability. Therefore, a higher numerical value is indicative of more pronounced lumbago severity. Upon examination of the 24 items, it becomes apparent that they encompass a diverse range of aspects. Some items appear linked to the physical facets of quality of life (QOL), while others likely capture different dimensions of QOL. The RMDQ has demonstrated a high level of internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.87) and test-retest reliability (ICC of 0.9). A change of 2-3 points (8-12%) is considered clinically significant

  3. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) questionnaire

    Time frame: 6weeks

    A self-reported questionnaire called the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is used to assess how well people slept over the previous month.

    The seven-item questionnaire, which is a quick screening tool for insomnia, asks participants to use a Likert-style scale to score the kind and severity of their sleep issues. Questions about subjective aspects of the respondent's sleep include how severe symptoms are, how satisfied the respondent is with their sleep patterns, how much insomnia interferes with day-to-day functioning, how obvious they believe their insomnia is to others, and how much distress the sleep issue causes them overall. Management The short scale is a pencil-and-paper self-report measure that takes only roughly five minutes to complete.

    It found item-total correlations that were very varied, ranging from 36 to 54, and had an internal consistency of a =.74. Likert-type scales are used by respondents to score each component of the survey.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Tailored Egoscue Exercises on Pain, Functional Performance and Sleep Quality in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 28, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2025

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