LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION

This study looks at whether starting rehabilitation earlier or later after a specific type of back surgery (called UBE) helps people with a herniated disc recover better. Researchers will track how well 72 adults can do daily activities one year after surgery. The goal is to find…

This study compares two common treatments for pain caused by a slipped disc in the lower back: a nerve block and a steroid injection. Researchers will follow 80 patients who have already received one of these treatments to see which provides better pain relief and improves daily …

This study looks at whether two types of hands-on therapy — instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and vibration massage — can reduce pain, improve daily function, and lessen fear of movement in people with a lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc). Researchers will enroll 45…

This study tests whether a type of radiofrequency therapy called TECAR can reduce pain and improve movement and quality of life in people with a herniated disc in the lower back. Researchers will enroll 54 adults aged 20 to 60 who have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks. Pa…

This study tests a combined program of Baduanjin (a gentle Chinese mind-body exercise) and resistance training for elderly patients with osteoporosis and a herniated disc in the lower back. The goal is to reduce pain, improve muscle strength, and enhance quality of life. About 11…

This study compares non-drug treatments (like acupuncture and spinal therapy) with standard drug treatments (like painkillers and nerve blocks) for people with long-term back pain from a slipped disc. About 200 adults aged 19 to 69 with moderate to severe pain will be randomly as…

This study tests whether listening to ney music (a traditional Turkish wind instrument) can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve sleep and quality of life in people recovering from lumbar disc surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either listen to 15 minutes of ney musi…

This study tests whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can reduce the need for opioid painkillers after minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. About 125 adults undergoing certain types of back surgery will receive either the nerve block or a placebo. The g…

This study looks at 40 adults having back surgery for a herniated disc that causes leg weakness. Researchers want to find out which factors before surgery (like age, weight, or how long the weakness lasted) affect how well strength returns. The goal is to better predict recovery,…

This study looks at whether adjusting the breathing machine based on real-time lung stiffness during back surgery can help patients breathe better afterward. About 71 adults having lumbar spine surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard ventilation or a personalized met…