Non-Drug vs Drug Therapy for Chronic Slipped Disc
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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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 69 years old.
- You have had lower back pain for at least 1 month.
- Your pain level is a 5 or higher on a 0-to-10 scale for either your back or leg pain over the last 3 days.
- An MRI scan shows a slipped disc that likely explains your pain.
- You have not taken pain relievers like ibuprofen or had acupuncture in the past 5 days.
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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