Magnetic fields may ease sciatica pain and improve balance

NCT ID NCT05559723

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: October 6 University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether applying low-frequency electromagnetic fields to the lower back could reduce sciatica pain and improve postural control in people with a lumbar disc herniation. Forty-four adults aged 30 to 45 with mild to moderate disc prolapse received either electromagnetic field therapy plus standard physical therapy, or standard therapy alone, three times a week for four weeks. The researchers measured pain, balance, and disability before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: electromagnetic field therapy (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce sciatic pain and improve balance for people with a slipped disc.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lama S Mahmoud

Al Jīzah, Select State, Egypt

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