Sciatic neuropathy
MONDO:0006960Disease or damage involving the SCIATIC NERVE, which divides into the PERONEAL NERVE and TIBIAL NERVE (see also PERONEAL NEUROPATHIES and TIBIAL NEUROPATHY). Clinical manifestations may include SCIATICA or pain localized to the hip, PARESIS or PARALYSIS of posterior thigh muscles and muscles innervated by the peroneal and tibial nerves, and sensory loss involving the lateral and posterior thigh, posterior and lateral leg, and sole of the foot. The sciatic nerve may be affected by trauma; ISCHEMIA; COLLAGEN DISEASES; and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1363)
78 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Sciatic neuropathy itself.
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Sub-types of Sciatic neuropathy
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Sciatica 47 trials · 69 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Piriformis syndrome 25 trials
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Lesion of sciatic nerve 2 trials
2 sub-types
- Common peroneal nerve lesion 0 trials
- Plantar nerve lesion 0 trials
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New hope for back pain sufferers: no surgery needed?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a non-surgical treatment called spinal decompression can help people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults with back pain from disc problems or sciatica will receive the treatment over 12 weeks. Researchers will use MRI scans and movement tests t…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Leg stretch may alter nerve pain sensitivity, tiny study hints
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a specific leg stretching technique, called sciatic nerve mobilization, can change how sensitive the nerves in your lower leg are to pressure pain. 34 healthy university students will either receive the stretch or no treatment. Researchers will measure pa…
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC