Study pain and balance in lumbar disc nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies how nerve pain from a slipped/herniated low-back disc affects postural (balance) stability. It may help researchers understand better ways to support balance and reduce nerve-related pain symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have nerve pain that comes from a herniated disc in your low back (lumbar disc).
- Imaging (scan) shows pressure on a nerve root on your dominant side (the stronger or usual side).
- The scan shows nerve root pressure at one or two disc levels.
- Your nerve pain is rated at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are not taking nerve-pain medicines or medicines for mood/thinking (psychotropic medicines).
- Your exam should not show lost leg muscle strength or significant leg wasting/shrinking or deformities that affect walking/balance.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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