Study of Disc Care device for preventing repeat lumbar disc herniation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a disc herniation in your lower back (between L4 and S1) that is pressing on a nerve, confirmed by MRI or CT scan.
- You have tried non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, medicine, or injections for at least 6 weeks without enough relief.
- The disc at the affected level is at least 5 mm tall on imaging.
- You have leg pain or symptoms with a positive straight leg raise test.
- You score at least 30 out of 100 on a disability questionnaire (ODI).
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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