LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY

This study tests whether a continuous nerve block placed during lower back surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. About 100 adults having lumbar decompression surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo, in a…

This study looks at people with a single herniated disc in the lower back who are getting laser surgery. Some will also receive a steroid injection during the same procedure. Researchers want to see if the extra injection reduces leg and back pain and improves daily function bett…

This study tests whether Tecar therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses high-frequency energy to reach deep tissues, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve-related back and leg pain). Ninety adults with recent symptoms will be randomly …

This study compares high-power laser therapy to pulsed electromagnetic therapy for reducing pain and improving nerve function in people with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve pain from a herniated disc in the lower back). Sixty participants aged 55-68 with confirmed disc issues and rad…

This study looks at how well steroid injections work for people with back and leg pain caused by a pinched nerve. Researchers will test different doses and two types of steroids to see which provides the best pain relief and improves daily function. The study involves 150 adults …

This study tests a gentle leg exercise called sciatic nerve sliding to see if it can reduce pain, improve daily function, and help balance in people with lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve causing leg pain). Researchers will measure pain sensitivity, disability using a questio…

This study will check how well common imaging methods like X-rays and MRIs can spot extra or fused bones in the spine (transitional vertebrae) and correctly identify the disc that is causing pain. Researchers will compare routine scans to a full-spine MRI to see which approach is…

This study follows 120 adults with leg pain from a herniated disc who receive a steroid injection in the spine. Researchers want to see if how quickly pain drops in the first few hours and days can predict whether the shot will still be working 3 to 6 months later. The goal is to…