Diagnostic Validity of the Neurodynamic or Orthopedic Tension Tests

Radiculopathy, Lumbosacral Region Clinical Trial

Official title:
Use of Neurodynamic or Orthopedic Tension Tests for the Diagnosis of Lumbar-Sacral and Lumbar Radiculopathies: Study of the Diagnostic Validity

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of the present study is to analyse the diagnostic validity of 8 neurodynamic and/or orthopedic tension tests using magnetic resonance imaging as the Gold Standard.

Clinical Trial Description

Lumbar radiculopathy is a nerve root disorder which affects quality of life of the patient and it is considered as an important health problem. Therefore, its correct diagnosis is essential. The objective of the present study is to analyse the diagnostic validity of 8 neurodynamic and/or orthopedic tension tests using magnetic resonance imaging as the Gold Standard.

This is an epidemiological study of randomized consecutive cases which was observational, descriptive, transversal, double blinded and followed the STARD (Standards for Reporting Diagnostic accuracy studies) declaration. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy, Lumbosacral Region

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04485572
Study type	Observational
Source	University of Extremadura
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	July 1, 2014
Completion date	August 30, 2016

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