Effectiveness of PEMF in Patients With Chronic Radicular Pain Due to Lomber Disc Herniation (NCT04049812) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of PEMF in Patients With Chronic Radicular Pain Due to Lomber Disc Herniation
50 participantsStarted 2016-03-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pulse magnetic field therapy on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with chronic radicular pain due to lumbar disc herniation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65
* Unilateral radicular pain for at least 3 months
* Severity of radicular pain with Visual Analog Score of at least 4/10
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Cardiac pacemaker, or any metal implants or electronic devices anywhere in the body
* History of surgery or algological procedure of the lumbar region
* Physical therapy within the last year due to back pain
* Previous PEMF treatment
* Malignancy or suspicion
* Polyneuropathy (diabetic or other)
* Connective tissue disease
* Presence of inflammatory joint pain
* Fibromyalgia
* Presence of open surface wound
* Tuberculosis, mycosis, or viral disease
* Presence of pain in another region of the body with higher severity than radicular back pain
* Use of drugs other than paracetamol-derivative simple analgesics (Nonsteroidal Aanti inflammatuar, central effective, or narcotic analgesics), or less than three weeks since the discontinuation of these drugs
* Advanced mood disorder
* Radiographic evidence of Grade 2 spondylolisthesis, presence of spinal instability, and advanced degenerative spondylarthrosis
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.