LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION

This study looks at whether adding a bone-marrow concentrate injection during routine back surgery can help the spinal disc heal better. About 90 adults with a herniated disc will either get surgery alone or surgery plus the injection. Researchers will use MRI scans and pain ques…

This study compares two surgical techniques for lumbar fusion in people with painful disc problems. One uses two straight cages, the other a single banana-shaped cage. Researchers will measure success rates, recovery time, and complications to see which approach is better.

This study looks at whether doing physical therapy in the daytime or evening helps people with lumbar disc herniation (a common back problem) who are also at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea sleep better and feel less sleepy during the day. About 60 adults aged 18-65 will be…

This study looks at two ways to help people recover after surgery for a slipped disk in the lower back. One group will start moving early, and the other will do the same plus get mild electrical stimulation to help with pain and muscle strength. The goal is to see which approach …

This study tests whether using virtual reality to teach patients about their upcoming back surgery can lower anxiety more than the usual education. About 56 adults scheduled for lumbar disc surgery will be randomly assigned to either a VR lesson or standard teaching. Researchers …

This study tests whether electroacupuncture can improve sleep in people with long-term sciatica caused by a slipped disc. About 114 adults with both conditions will receive either real electroacupuncture or a sham version three times a week for four weeks. Researchers will measur…

This study tests whether giving magnesium through an IV during back surgery can reduce confusion and restlessness when patients wake up. About 70 adults having a specific type of back surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a saltwater solution. The main …

This study looks at people with a single herniated disc in the lower back who are getting laser surgery. Some will also receive a steroid injection during the same procedure. Researchers want to see if the extra injection reduces leg and back pain and improves daily function bett…

This study compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques (uniportal vs. biportal endoscopy) for treating a single-level herniated lumbar disc. Sixty adults aged 18-70 who have not improved with at least 6 weeks of non-surgical care will be enrolled. The main goal is to meas…

This study will test two different breathing machine pressure levels (PEEP) in 60 adults having lower back surgery while lying face down. The goal is to see which setting helps keep lungs working better and maintains good oxygen levels during the operation. Researchers will measu…

This study will compare walking patterns and back muscle activity in 120 older adults with different degenerative spine conditions (like scoliosis or herniated discs) and healthy people. Using motion cameras and muscle sensors, researchers hope to identify unique movement problem…

This study looks at 96 adults with lower back pain to see if the damage shown on an MRI matches how much pain they actually feel. Participants will answer pain and disability questionnaires and have a physical exam. Researchers will compare these results with their MRI scans to h…

This study follows 120 adults with sciatica from a herniated disc who receive a steroid injection in the spine. Researchers will track how quickly pain changes in the first few weeks and see if that pattern predicts whether pain is cut in half at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to be…