Status:
COMPLETED
Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Electrolysis Compared to Placebo Acupuncture in Posterolateral Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad de Zaragoza
Conditions:
Posterolateral Disc Herniation L4-L5-S1
Disk Herniated Lumbar
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Lumbar discopathies are among the most common medical concerns in Europe and Spain. Globally, around 2-3% of the population is affected by this condition, which manifests as tingling, burning, itching...
Detailed Description
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis (US-guided PE) in reducing pain and improving muscle strength in individuals with posterolateral lumbar disc ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- positive Lasegue and/or Bragard tests
- presence of posterolateral disc herniation of the L4-L5 and/or L5-S1 vertebral segment of more than 3 months of evolution diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging
- presence of neuropathic symptomatology in the path of the tibial nerve
Exclusion
- belonephobia
- cardiovascular or nervous pathology of medical relevance
- surgical history in the lumbar region
- pregnant women
- recent or current oncologic treatment (for at least 6 months)
- poor echogenicity in the ultrasound image of the areas to be treated
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 25 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06569069
Start Date
April 1 2021
End Date
May 25 2021
Last Update
August 27 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain, 50009