Nerve Stretching for Lower Leg Pain Relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle stretching exercises targeting the sciatic nerve (a major nerve in your leg) can help reduce leg pain and improve how your body perceives pain. Researchers will compare this treatment to standard care to see if it works.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18–30 years old
- You must be a current student at Fenerbahçe University
- No major leg injuries or surgeries in the past 6 months
- You cannot have a history of nerve damage or neurological disease
- You cannot be regularly taking pain relievers or muscle relaxants
- You cannot be pregnant or have a serious ongoing health condition
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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