The Effectiveness of Doin (Conduction Exercise) of the Pelvic Joint for HLD With Radiating Leg Pain (NCT03571503) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effectiveness of Doin (Conduction Exercise) of the Pelvic Joint for HLD With Radiating Leg Pain
South Korea40 participantsStarted 2018-07-09
Plain-language summary
A prospective pilot study will be conducted to investigate the effectiveness and safety in herniated lumbar disc (HLD) patients receiving integrative Korean medicine treatment including Doin (conduction exercise) at a Korean medicine hospital through assessment of pain, functional disability, and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
19 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:
* Inpatients with radiating leg pain distal to the gluteal fold with or without low back pain (LBP)
* Patients with onset of radiating leg pain occurrence within the last six months, and current pain intensity of numeric rating scale (NRS) ≥5
* Patients with disc protrusion or extrusion at the neural segment level with significant correlations with the radiating leg pain symptoms as identified on L-spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
* Patients with plans of receiving Korean medicine treatment for herniated lumbar disc (HLD) through hospitalized care
* Patients who give voluntary written informed consent to study participation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with other systemic diseases that may interfere with treatment effect or outcome interpretation
* Surgery and surgical procedure in the last three weeks in areas of clinical relevance as a result of HLD
* Patients with soft tissue pathologies or pathologies of non-spinal origin that may cause LBP or radiating leg pain (e.g. spinal tumor, rheumatoid arthritis)
* Patients for whom acupuncture treatment may be inappropriate or unsafe (e.g. hemorrhagic diseases, blood clotting disorders, history of anti-coagulation medicine intake, serious diabetes with risk of infection, severe cardiovascular diseases, or other conditions deemed unsuitable for acupuncture treatment)
* Pregnant patients or patients planning pregnancy
* Patients with serious psychological disorders
* Participating in other clinical stu…
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
1
Change in Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) of low back pain
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks post-baseline
2
Change in Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) of radiating leg pain