Clinical trials
Lumbar Disc Herniation clinical trials
Below are recruiting lumbar disc herniation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04631133Recruiting
Study of outcomes after surgery using the LISA implant
This study follows adults who get back surgery using the LISA implant to see how well they do afterward and how outcomes change over time. It focuses on people whose long-term, non-surgical care did not relieve low-back pain from specific age-related disc changes.
SilkeborgAges 18 years+ - NCT05277818Recruiting
Follow-up study after certain lower-back disc surgery
This study collects health information after lower-back disc surgery to track outcomes over time. It may help improve how the surgery and devices are monitored in real-world patients.
ColmarAges 18 years+ - NCT07862257Recruiting
Checking brain oxygen during spine surgery lying face-down
This study measures how lying face-down during lumbar disc surgery affects your breathing and the oxygen levels in your brain. The researchers want to see if this position is safe and how it changes blood flow and oxygen to your brain during the operation.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07837427Recruiting
Different water pressures during minimally invasive back surgery
This study compares two different water pressures used during a minimally invasive back surgery to see if one causes fewer complications and gives the surgeon a clearer view. It aims to help improve recovery and surgical outcomes for people with lower back problems.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–75 - NCT07788872Recruiting
Talking tool to help prepare for back surgery
This study tests a dialogue support tool that helps you and your surgeon talk through your back surgery and recovery. It aims to make your meetings clearer and more helpful.
Oslo, NordbyhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07721220Recruiting
Nerve gliding moves for strength and endurance in athletes
This study tests whether a gentle nerve-stretching technique (neurodynamics) can improve leg strength and endurance in athletes. If you're 18–30, currently active in sports or intense training, and have no recent leg injury or surgery, you may be able to join.
High Point, North CarolinaAges 18–30 - NCT07688915Recruiting
High-intensity laser vs. steroid injection for chronic back and leg pain from a herniated disc
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc: high-intensity laser therapy and a steroid shot near the spine. Researchers want to see which option works better to reduce pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06651775Recruiting
High-Intensity Laser Therapy for Chronic Leg Pain from Herniated Disc
This study tests whether a type of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can help relieve leg pain caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. It is for people who have not had recent back treatments or surgery.
Ankara, CankayaAges 18–65 - NCT07674407Recruiting
Fear of movement and physical function in back pain
This study looks at how fear of movement relates to physical function in people with long-term low back pain from a herniated disc. It may help understand how to improve daily activities.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07614555Recruiting
Breathing methods during back surgery recovery
This study compares two ways doctors control your breathing during lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc) surgery. Researchers want to see which method keeps your lungs healthier during the operation.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07489001Recruiting
Comparing opioid-free to standard anesthesia for back surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia for lower back surgery: one that uses opioids and one that does not. The goal is to see which approach controls pain better with fewer side effects.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 18–75 - NCT06075979Recruiting
Microbes and spine health: a surgical study
This study looks at whether certain microbes (tiny living things) are linked to spine problems like herniated discs or narrow spinal canals. It involves people who need spine surgery, and the findings might help explain why some spines wear out faster.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT07418944Recruiting
Surgery vs. non-surgery for leg pain from a slipped disc
This trial compares surgery to non-surgical treatments for people with leg pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc). It tests if surgery provides better relief after at least 6 weeks of symptoms.
HelsinkiAges 18–60 - NCT07413302Recruiting
Predicting recovery after back surgery for leg weakness
This study looks at which factors before surgery help predict how well leg weakness improves after a single-level microdiskectomy (minimally invasive back surgery for a slipped disk). It may help you understand what to expect if you are having this procedure.
KavalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07386548Recruiting
Biologic injection for low back disc problems
This study tests if an injection can help people with a herniated disc in the lower back who have not gotten better with other treatments and are already planning surgery. It aims to see if the injection can reduce symptoms and possibly avoid or improve surgery outcomes.
Manhattan, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07335718Recruiting
Radiofrequency therapy for low back pain from disc herniation
This trial tests if a type of radiofrequency treatment (TECAR therapy) can reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for people with low back pain caused by a herniated disc. It involves an exercise program along with the treatment.
AnkaraAges 20–60 - NCT07322523Recruiting
Smartwatch study before disc surgery
This study tests if a smartwatch can accurately measure your heart rate and anxiety levels the night before disc surgery. You'll wear the watch for 8 hours to see if it's a good alternative to hospital monitors.
KayseriAges 22 years+ - NCT04540068Recruiting
Predicting whether a sciatica procedure will work
This study looks for ways to predict how well a specific sciatica procedure (TEI) will help. If you have one-sided nerve pain from the low back, the trial may help personalize treatment so you’re less likely to go through ineffective care.
HaarlemAges 18 years+ - NCT06872918Recruiting
Study of a back manipulation for lumbar disc herniation
This study tests a specific type of back manipulation (Lever Positioning Manipulation) to understand how it affects the discs in the lower spine. It may help people with a herniated disc at L4-L5 find a non-surgical treatment option.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–60 - NCT04273828Recruiting
Study of muscle changes in chronic low back pain surgery
This study looks at how muscle degeneration relates to nerve-related symptoms in people with chronic low back pain. You may be eligible if you’ve tried non-surgical care but still need surgery to relieve nerve pressure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07293676Recruiting
Massage and vibration for low back disc pain
This study tests if hand-held massage tools (IASTM) and gentle vibration therapy can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of movement in people with a bulging disc in their lower back. It is for adults aged 30-60 with moderate to severe pain lasting 3 months or longer.
IstanbulAges 30–60 - NCT07250581Recruiting
Disc repair surgery with removal for herniated disc: a comparison
This trial compares two types of surgery for a herniated disc in the lower back: one that only removes the damaged disc piece (discectomy), and another that also repairs the disc outer wall. It aims to see if adding the repair leads to better long-term results.
QingdaoAges 12–65 - NCT07204197Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Physical Therapy After Lumbar Disc Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during physical therapy after lumbar disc surgery helps you recover better in the first few days. You'll do standard exercises with or without VR games to see if it improves your movement and pain.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07184554Recruiting
Nerve block for chronic back pain from disc herniation
This study tests whether a nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) can help relieve chronic low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc at L4-L5 or L5-S1, when other treatments have not worked.
AnkaraAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lumbar disc herniation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 recruiting lumbar disc herniation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a lumbar disc herniation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a lumbar disc herniation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.