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Laser light could ease sciatica pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT06151704

Symptom relief Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether high-power laser therapy can reduce pain and disability in people with sciatica caused by a herniated disc. Thirty-six adults with at least 12 weeks of symptoms received either real or sham laser treatments. The goal was to see if the laser improves pain, movement, and daily function without the side effects of drugs or surgery.

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Active substance
high-power laser therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a non-invasive, side-effect-free option to ease pain and improve mobility for people with sciatica from a herniated disc.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over sham laser is uncertain until published.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2022

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The diagnosis of radicular low back pain, originating from an intervertebral disc herniation between the fourth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae, is confirmed by a neurosurgeon * A minimum of 12 weeks have elapsed since the onset of symptoms. The patient experiences persistent pain or paraesthesia (numbness and/or tingling) in the lower back or both limbs, attributable to the herniation of the lumbar intervertebral disc impinging on the nerve root dermatome * Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of the patients reveal either protrusion or extrusion disc herniation. Exclusion Criteria: * Local or systemic infection, rheumatic disease, diabetes * Vertebral and sacroiliac joint dysfunction (Gillette test positive) * Pregnancy * History of previous surgery in the area * Patients with MRI of spinal canal stenosis or spondylolisthesis * Patients with vascular disorders, cancer and tumors and synovial cysts * History of physiotherapy for at least the last 12 weeks * sciatic nerve Contusion * psychiatric illnesses * Active trigger point of gluteus minimus muscle (diffuse sciatica-like pain)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement Low Back Pain Pain radiculitis radiculopathy sciatica

As listed by the trial registrant

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Radiculopathy lumbar Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences

    Tehran, Tehran Province, P.O. Box 4391-15875, Iran

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