Laser light could ease sciatica pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT06151704

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether high-power laser therapy can reduce pain and disability in people with sciatica caused by a herniated disc. Thirty-six adults with at least 12 weeks of symptoms received either real or sham laser treatments. The goal was to see if the laser improves pain, movement, and daily function without the side effects of drugs or surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: high-power laser therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, this could provide a non-invasive, side-effect-free option to ease pain and improve mobility for people with sciatica from a herniated disc.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over sham laser is uncertain until published.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RADICULAR LOW BACK PAIN DUE TO LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC HERNIATION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement Low Back Pain Pain radiculitis radiculopathy sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RADICULOPATHY LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY, LUMBOSACRAL REGION

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences

Tehran, Tehran Province, P.O. Box 4391-15875, Iran

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.