LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION

This early-stage study tested the safety of an experimental injection called STA363 for people with sciatica from a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower back. 25 participants received a single injection of either STA363 or a placebo directly into the problem disc. Researchers mo…

This study tested a gel called Collabarrier® to see if it can prevent scar tissue from forming after back surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. 69 adults having their first back surgery were given either Collabarrier® or a similar gel (Guardix-sol). The main goal was t…

This study looked at whether gentle nerve stretches, called neurodynamic mobilization, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower back. Forty adults with low back pain for at least six weeks took part. Researchers measured pain, fl…

This study tested whether a web-based exercise program with remote monitoring works better than a simple printed brochure for people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc in the lower back). 46 adults with this condition followed a 4-week home exercise plan, either through …

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with a slipped disc in their lower back. 93 adults with long-term back pain took part. The goal was to see if VR could improve balance, reduce pain and fear of movement, a…

This study tested a device called Ceragem Master V6 that gently stretches the spine in people with herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to use the device or receive standard physical therapy. The main goal was to see if the device could improve …

This study looked at 102 people having a type of back surgery for a slipped disc. It compared two methods of giving a pain-relieving injection near the spine: one guided by ultrasound and one done by the surgeon by feel. The goal was to see which method provides better pain contr…

This study looked at how body mass index (BMI) influences pain levels after lumbar disc surgery when a nerve block is used for pain control. Researchers measured pain in 75 adults at different times after surgery. The goal was to see if higher BMI leads to more pain, which could …

This study looked at 39 people having lower back surgery for a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Researchers checked for nerve pain before surgery and again 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after using a simple questionnaire. The goal was to see how common nerve pain is after surgery and …