New hope for sciatica sufferers: needle therapy and exercise put to the test
NCT ID NCT07373808
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests a treatment called PENS (a gentle electrical stimulation applied near the sciatic nerve with thin needles) combined with exercise for people with long-term sciatica. 88 adults with chronic leg pain will be randomly assigned to PENS, TENS (skin patches), dry needling, or a placebo, all alongside a 6-week exercise program. The goal is to see if PENS reduces pain and improves daily function better than the other options, offering a drug-free alternative.
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