Can a Heat-Energy device ease sciatica pain? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07480252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Tecar therapy, a non-invasive device that delivers high-frequency electromagnetic energy to deep tissues, can reduce pain and disability in people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). Ninety adults with recent-onset symptoms will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional physical therapy, Tecar therapy plus physical therapy, or a sham Tecar treatment plus physical therapy. Pain levels, function, and mobility will be measured over 12 weeks to see if Tecar provides added benefit.
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Active substance
Tecar therapy (a non-invasive device that delivers high-frequency electromagnetic energy to deep tissues)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new, non-invasive option to reduce pain and improve function in people with lumbar radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (90 participants) with no blinding for the physical therapy group, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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İzmir City Hospital
Çiğli, İzmir, 35000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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