Ginger root extract for chronic sciatica pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ginger root extract can reduce pain in people with long-term sciatica. If you have had sciatic pain for at least 3 months and are not on blood thinners, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have chronic sciatica (leg pain from your back) that has lasted at least 3 months and is worse than 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You do not have any serious back problems or plans for spinal surgery during the study.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinner medications.
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you agree to use birth control and have a negative pregnancy test.
- You have no active stomach or gut issues, no recent diarrhea or blood in your stool, and have not taken antibiotics in the past month.
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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