Sciatica treatment trial fizzles out after just 2 patients
NCT ID NCT06924853
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether an injection made from a patient's own blood (platelet lysate) could reduce leg pain from sciatica better than a saltwater injection. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early, so we cannot draw any firm conclusions. The approach remains experimental.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
platelet lysate
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a treatment for sciatica using a patient's own blood components.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 2 participants, so we have almost no reliable data. It is unclear if platelet lysate helps more than a placebo.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Centeno-Schultz Clinic
Broomfield, Colorado, 80021, United States