Spinal manipulation for back and leg pain from disc herniation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether spinal manipulation (a hands-on treatment) can reduce pain from a herniated disc in the lower back by looking at brain changes with MRI scans. It aims to find out if this treatment helps the brain process pain better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and right-handed.
- You have been diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation, with symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks.
- Your pain level is moderate to severe (score greater than 4 out of 10), and your back function is limited.
- You have not taken painkillers, nerve medications, or sedatives in the past month.
- You have not had spinal manipulation or other physical therapy for your back in the past month.
- You are able to undergo MRI scans (no metal implants, pacemaker, or severe claustrophobia).
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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