Laser therapy with or without steroid injection for lower back disc herniation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for a herniated disc in the lower back: laser treatment alone, or laser treatment plus a steroid injection around the nerve. It aims to see if adding the injection improves pain and function more than laser alone.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- An MRI must show a herniated disc at only one level of your lower spine.
- You have leg pain (sciatica) that hasn't gotten better with conservative care like physical therapy or medications.
- You are scheduled to have a laser procedure (PLDD) as part of your regular care.
- You have not had surgery on the same part of your lower back before.
- You are not pregnant, have no active infections or bleeding disorders, and are not on blood thinners.
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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