Electroacupuncture for herniated disc with leg pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a gentle form of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can safely reduce pain from a herniated disc in the lower back that also causes leg pain. It may be a good option if you have had chronic back and leg pain for at least 3 months and haven't had surgery or recent physical therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a herniated disc (confirmed by MRI or CT) that causes pain in your leg.
- Your back and leg pain has been at least a 4 on a 0–10 scale for 3 months or more.
- You have not had spine surgery or physical therapy for this condition in the last 3 months.
- You do not have other serious health problems like organ failure, cancer, or severe mental illness.
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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