Femoral Stretch Test in L2-L4 Lumbar Radiculopathy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study will measure the sensitivity of the femoral stretch test in patients with unilateral single-root L2, L3, or L4 compression confirmed by MRI. Participants are adults with radicular symptoms scheduled for a unilateral transforaminal epidural steroid injection targeting the affected nerve root. The test, pain scores, neuropathic features, and imaging results are collected before and 1 hour after the procedure to see if the test positivity varies by the involved nerve root. The study aims to determine whether the femoral stretch test reliably identifies the responsible root in routine clinical care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a diagnosis of lumbar radicular pain based on medical history, physical examination, and imaging findings.
* Patients with unilateral L2, L3, or L4 nerve root involvement who are scheduled to undergo single-level, unilateral transforaminal epidural steroid injection targeting the corresponding nerve root.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of diabetes mellitus or other medical conditions that may cause polyneuropathy.
* Presence of active radicular pain originating from lumbosacral nerve roots other than L2, L3, or L4.
* Unavailability of relevant radiological imaging.
* Cognitive impairment that may interfere with clinical assessment.
* Pregnancy.
* Presence of local or systemic infection.

Where it's running

• Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nurbanu Hindioglu Dogan, MD
• Email: nurbanuhindioglu@gmail.com
• Phone: +902166254545

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.