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New treatment option for Lumbar Radiculopathy
Official title Effects of Adding Balneotherapy to a Physical Therapy Program in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06846970
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of adding balneotherapy to the conventional physical therapy program on neuropathic pain, disability, daily living activities, and sleep quality in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged between 18 and 75 years who have been diagnosed with chronic lumbar radiculopathy based on medical history, physical examination...
You likely can't join if
- Patients with thermoregulation disorders or sensory deficits
- Patients with lesions that impair skin integrity
- Patients with decompensated heart failure
- Patients with advanced heart, liver, or kidney failure
- Patients with advanced, uncontrolled peripheral venous insufficiency
- Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients aged between 18 and 75 years who have been diagnosed with chronic lumbar radiculopathy based on medical history, physical examination, clinical findings, lumbar MRI, and EMG results, and who present to the...
- Patients with thermoregulation disorders or sensory deficits
- Patients with lesions that impair skin integrity
- Patients with decompensated heart failure
- Patients with advanced heart, liver, or kidney failure
- Patients with advanced, uncontrolled peripheral venous insufficiency
- Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures
- Patients with pregnancy, malignancy, or a recent surgical operation
- Patients in the acute exacerbation phase of rheumatic diseases
- Patients with severe anemia
- Patients with tuberculosis
- Patients with febrile infectious diseases
- Patients with diseases associated with bleeding disorders
- Patients who have undergone regular balneotherapy in the past three months
- Patients with polyneuropathy or peripheral nerve damage
- Patients with muscle weakness detected during examination
- Patients with prostheses
- Patients with a history of lumbar surgery Exclusion Criteria for Balneotherapy
- Patients with thermoregulation disorders or sensory deficits
- Patients with lesions that impair skin integrity
- Patients with decompensated heart failure
- Patients with advanced heart, liver, or kidney failure
- Patients with advanced, uncontrolled peripheral venous insufficiency
- Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures
- Patients with pregnancy, malignancy, or a recent surgical operation
- Patients in the acute exacerbation phase of rheumatic diseases
- Patients with severe anemia
- Patients with tuberculosis
- Patients with febrile infectious diseases
- Patients with diseases associated with bleeding disorders
- Patients who have undergone regular balneotherapy in the past three months
- Patients with polyneuropathy or peripheral nerve damage
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Afyonkarahisar, Central, Turkey (Türkiye)
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Afyonkarahisar, Central, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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