Sound waves for back pain? new device tested in small trial

NCT ID NCT06611397

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a device called Discogen that uses low-intensity ultrasound to treat pain from a herniated disc. About 40 adults with leg or back pain will receive either the real treatment or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to see if the device safely reduces pain and improves daily function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce pain from herniated discs.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early feasibility study with only 40 people. The device may not prove more effective than sham treatment, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISC HERNIATION

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Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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New York, New York, 10032, United States

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