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New treatment option for Radiculopathy Lumbar
Official title Impact of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation on Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06421558
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about its impact on physical therapy outcomes.
- Time commitment: about 6 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Must show evidence of lumbo-sacral radiculopathy as determined by EMG and straight leg raise test.
- Must be able to attend weekly sessions for the 6-week period of the study (no extended travel)
- Must be at least 18 years old.
You likely can't join if
- Currently pregnant
- Cardiac pacemaker
- Active or recent cancer
- Active or recent blood clots
- History of epilepsy
- Open wounds
See the full eligibility criteria
- Must show evidence of lumbo-sacral radiculopathy as determined by EMG and straight leg raise test.
- Must be able to attend weekly sessions for the 6-week period of the study (no extended travel)
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Currently pregnant
- Cardiac pacemaker
- Active or recent cancer
- Active or recent blood clots
- History of epilepsy
- Open wounds
- Spinal fusion surgery
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Escondido, California, United States
- Cape Coral, Florida, United States
- Clearwater, Florida, United States
- Fort Myers, Florida, United States
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Portland, Indiana, United States
- Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States
- Astoria, New York, United States
- Deer Park, New York, United States
- Hicksville, New York, United States
- Queens Village, New York, United States
- Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
- El Paso, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Escondido, California, United States; Cape Coral, Florida, United States; Clearwater, Florida, United States; Fort Myers, Florida, United States; Gainesville, Florida, United States; Portland, Indiana, United States and 8 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.