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
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05029726RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine during back surgery to reduce pain
This trial tests a regional anesthesia (numbing medicine given near nerves) during minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. The goal is to see if it helps control pain around surgery and improves recovery comfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06023719Recruiting
Study of Disc Care device for preventing repeat lumbar disc herniation
This trial tests a new device (Disc Care) implanted during surgery to repair a herniated disc in the lower back. It is designed to reduce the chance of the hernia coming back.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18–75 - NCT06024460Recruiting
Non-Drug vs Drug Therapy for Chronic Slipped Disc
This study compares non-medication treatments (like acupuncture and manual therapy) with standard pain medication for people with a slipped disc in the lower back that has lasted at least a month. It tests whether natural therapies can work just as well or better than drugs.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges 19–69 - NCT06453499Recruiting
Silent Lower Back Disc Herniation Study
This study looks at people who have a herniated disc in their lower back that is pressing on a nerve, but who have no back pain or leg pain. The goal is to understand this 'silent' condition and why some people have no symptoms.
GizaAges 20–40 - NCT06593574Recruiting
Robot-Assisted Back Surgery Study
This study tests a robot that helps surgeons perform a type of back surgery called a laminectomy. It aims to see if the robot makes surgery safer and more effective for people with certain lower spine problems.
BeijingAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07085247Recruiting
Role of bacteria in lower back disc disease
This trial looks at whether a specific bacteria, Cutibacterium acnes, is linked to disc problems in the lower back. If you're having surgery for a herniated disc, your tissue sample may help researchers understand the cause.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT07161232Recruiting
When to start rehab after UBE spine surgery
This study looks at whether starting rehabilitation exercises earlier or later after a specific type of minimally invasive back surgery (UBE) for a slipped disc improves your recovery. It's for people who have had leg pain for less than a year and are scheduled for this surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 19–65 - NCT07171008Recruiting
Ney music for comfort after lumbar disc surgery
This study tests whether listening to ney music can help reduce pain and anxiety after lumbar disc surgery. If you are eligible, you would listen to the music in the hospital, and researchers will measure how you feel.
YalovaAges 18–70 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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
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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.