Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture on Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy

Launched by JIANGXI UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE · Sep 23, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at how effective and safe electroacupuncture is for people suffering from lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy, which is a condition where a disc in the lower back bulges and causes pain, weakness, or numbness in the legs. Electroacupuncture involves using needles and electrical stimulation to help relieve pain. While previous studies in animals have shown that it might help, there's not enough evidence about its effects on humans with this specific condition. Therefore, this trial aims to gather more information on how well it works and if it's safe for patients.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be between 18 and 70 years old, have a confirmed diagnosis of a bulging disc causing leg pain, and have been experiencing this pain for at least three months. They should also have a pain level of at least 4 out of 10. Participants will need to sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study. It's important to note that individuals who have had spine surgery recently, received physical therapy for this condition in the last three months, or have certain other medical issues may not be able to join. If you decide to participate, you can expect a thorough evaluation and to contribute valuable information that could help others suffering from this painful condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged from 18 to 70 years old.
• • 2. With intervertebral disc protrusion confirmed by a MRI or CT, accompanied by radicular pain in the lower extremities.
• • 3. With a NRS score ≥ 4 points for both low back pain and leg pain, and the pain lasts for at least 3 months;
• • 4. Voluntarily participating the trial and signing the informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Previous surgical treatment of the spine.
• • 2. Received any physical therapy for lumbar disc herniation within the recent 3 months.
• • 3. Complicated with diseases that can cause low back and leg pain.
• • 4. Symptomatic foraminal stenosis caused by severe degenerative diseases, accompanied by severe nerve injuries.
• • 5. Previous severe mental illness, organ failure, or malignant tumor.
• • 6. Planned spinal surgery or other major surgeries within the next 3 months.
• • 7. Pregnancy or lactation.