Slump lateral bending test for leg pain from nerve issues
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests how well a simple physical exam maneuver (the slump lateral bending test) can identify nerve-related leg pain (lumbar radicular pain). If you have symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness down your leg that might be coming from a nerve, this study could help improve diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, or burning that might be coming from a nerve in your lower back.
- Your symptoms change when you move or stretch in certain ways (called neurodynamic positioning).
- You are able to understand the study and give your permission (consent).
- You can safely do the physical exam maneuvers, including sitting, bending, and stretching your leg.
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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