High Power Laser Therapy for Herniated Disc and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy (NCT06831227) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High Power Laser Therapy for Herniated Disc and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-03-01
Plain-language summary
To determine the effect of high-power laser therapy on the size of herniated disc and functional outcome in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed by orthopedic or neurological consultants depended on MRI assessment as disc herniation (L4-L5/L5-S1levels) with lumbar radiculopathy.
* patients from both genders.
* The patient age will range from 30-45 years old.
* Duration of illness ranged from 3 to 6 months.
* All patients in the study should be ambulant independently.
* Medically and psychologically stable patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous lumbar or hip surgery.
* Cauda equina syndrome
* Fracture of the bones of lower extremity.
* Major neurological condition (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, Epilepsy, Meningitis, and Brain tumor).
* BMI not more than 30.
* Vascular Impairment.
* Pregnancy and Gynecological problems
* Red flags: spinal tumors, spinal fractures, osteoporosis, infection.
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
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: 3 to 6 months
2
Back Pain Related Disability (ODI) using Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire