Hydrogen gas may ease pain after disc surgery
NCT ID NCT05476575
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether breathing hydrogen gas before and after surgery could reduce pain and inflammation in 37 people having back surgery for a herniated disc. Participants received hydrogen inhalation around the time of their operation. The researchers measured pain levels and markers of inflammation in the blood. The goal was to see if this simple gas could help people feel better after surgery.
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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
New Taipei City, 24300, Taiwan
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