Laser light in veins may ease sciatica and help you sleep
NCT ID NCT06755593
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed pilot study tested whether shining a low-level laser into the blood (intravenous laser therapy) can improve sleep and reduce pain in people with chronic sciatica. Sixty-six adults with sciatica and poor sleep received either electroacupuncture alone or electroacupuncture plus the laser treatment for 10 days. Researchers measured sleep quality, pain, and disability to see if the laser adds any benefit.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intravascular low-level laser therapy (ILIB) plus electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help people with chronic sciatica sleep better and feel less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is still experimental and not yet proven.
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Locations
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Binh Dinh Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital
Qui Nhon, Binh Dinh, 55100, Vietnam