Palmitoylethanolamide for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a natural substance called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) can help reduce chronic low back pain by calming the nervous system and reducing inflammation. It might be an option for people with ongoing pain from a disc problem who haven't had surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic low back pain for more than 3 months
- Your pain level is moderate (around 4 to 7 on a scale from 0 to 10)
- MRI shows a disc bulge or herniation in only one or two lower back discs
- You have not had spinal surgery before
- You are not pregnant and have no allergies to the study drug
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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