Using Nociscan to guide discogenic low back pain surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a tool called Nociscan helps improve outcomes in people having surgery for low back pain caused by damaged discs. It may help doctors decide which discs need treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have low back pain from damaged discs in your lower spine (seen on MRI)
- You are already planning to have surgery for this pain
- Your back pain score is at least 40 out of 100 and worse than your leg pain
- You have tried at least 6 months of non-surgical treatments (like physical therapy, medication, or chiropractic) without success
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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