Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4

Pentoxifylline and Lumbar Radiculopathy

Lebanon67 participantsStarted 2018-06-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of this prospective controlled crossover study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline per os (800 mg daily) in the management of lumbar radiculopathy

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral lumbar radiculopathy * Disc hernia confirming the diagnosis with radio-clinical concordance Exclusion Criteria: * Radicular deficit needing surgery * Cauda equine syndrome * Absence of radio-clinical concordance on MRI * Contraindication for anti-inflammatory (Hypertension, renal insufficiency, gastric ulcer …) * Previous intolerance to pentoxifylline, and/or to pregabalin and/or paracetamol * Pregnancy * Follow-up not possible * Hepatic dysfunction * History of drug abuse * Current use of tramadol, codeine and/or morphine and its derivative * Antidepressant use

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Numerical rating scale (NRS)

Timeframe: At day 15 (and Day 30)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03060434

SponsorSt Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.