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Laser or magnets: which eases sciatica pain better?

NCT ID NCT07393750

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two non-invasive treatments—high-power laser and pulsed electromagnetic therapy—for reducing pain and improving nerve function in people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica from a herniated disc). Sixty participants aged 55-68 will receive one of the therapies, and researchers will measure pain levels and nerve reflexes. The goal is to see which treatment offers better symptom relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 48 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Sixty lumbar radiculopathy patients, of both sexes, will represent the sample. * The patient's age will range from 35 to 48 years old. * Patients with lumbar disc lesion at L5-S1 confirmed by MRI and latency in H- reflex. * Patients with unilateral sciatic radiating pain (from 5 to 8 by visual analogue scale). * Patient with normal cognitive function (MME more than 25) * BMI from 20-29.9 Exclusion Criteria: * The patients will be excluded if they have one of the followings: 1. Patients with pacemakers and presence of electronic implants. 2. Pregnant women. 3. History of or existing malignant conditions, active tuberculosis of the lungs. 4. Any medical condition that may cause sciatic nerve lesion except lumbar radiculopathy, (e.g., diabetes mellitus or collagen disorders). 5. Cardiac, renal or hepatic failures recent or previous history of seizures or epilepsy. 6. Previous surgery at L5-S1. 7. Bleeding disorders. 8. Serious infections of a viral, bacterial and fungal origin, conditions after organ transplants, upper motor neuron lesions. 9. Patients with cognitive impairment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperreflexia lumbar disk disease radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Herniated lumbar disc Hoffman's reflex Laser therapy Lumbar radiculopathy Pulsed electromagnetic therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Egyptair Hospital

    Cairo, Egypt

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