NSAIDs in sciatica (NIS): study protocol for an investigator-initiated multicentre, randomized placebo-controlled trial of naproxen in patients with sciatica
DiscussionThis trial aims to evaluate the benefits of naproxen, a non-selective NSAID, in patients with sciatica. No important differences in efficacy have been demonstrated between different NSAIDs in the management of musculoskeletal disorders; hence, the results of this trial will likely be applicable to other NSAIDs.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.govNCT03347929. Registered on November 20, 2017. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - June 14, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Ma ’s bamboo-based medicinal moxibustion therapy of low back pain in lumbar disc herniation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThe results of the trial will compare the efficacy of low back pain in LDH between Ma ’s bamboo-based medicinal moxibustion group and the acupuncture group and will be expected to make a systematic and objective evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of Ma’s bamboo-based medicinal moxibustion therapy.Trial registrationChiCTR2000038725. Registered on 29 September 2020. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - May 28, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides in Combination With McKenzie Extension Protocol in the Management of Discogenic Low Back Pain
Conditions:   Low Back Pain;   Disk Prolapse;   Disk Herniated Lumbar;   Sciatic Radiculopathy Interventions:   Procedure: Mckenzie Extension Protocol;   Procedure: Lumbar SNAGs;   Device: inferential therapy;   Device: Heat Therapy Sponsor:   Foundation University Islamabad Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - April 6, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity
Conditions:   Sciatic Nerve;   Postural Lordosis;   Nerve Pain Interventions:   Diagnostic Test: Knee extension angle;   Diagnostic Test: Straight Leg Raise;   Diagnostic Test: Slump Test;   Diagnostic Test: Extended slump test Sponsor:   University of Hartford Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - April 6, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides in Combination With McKenzie Extension Protocol in the Management of Discogenic Low Back Pain
Conditions:   Low Back Pain;   Disk Prolapse;   Disk Herniated Lumbar;   Sciatic Radiculopathy Interventions:   Procedure: Mckenzie Extension Protocol;   Procedure: Lumbar SNAGs;   Device: inferential therapy;   Device: Heat Therapy Sponsor:   Foundation University Islamabad Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - April 6, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity
Conditions:   Sciatic Nerve;   Postural Lordosis;   Nerve Pain Interventions:   Diagnostic Test: Knee extension angle;   Diagnostic Test: Straight Leg Raise;   Diagnostic Test: Slump Test;   Diagnostic Test: Extended slump test Sponsor:   University of Hartford Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - April 6, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides in Combination With McKenzie Extension Protocol in the Management of Discogenic Low Back Pain
Conditions:   Low Back Pain;   Disk Prolapse;   Disk Herniated Lumbar;   Sciatic Radiculopathy Interventions:   Procedure: Mckenzie Extension Protocol;   Procedure: Lumbar SNAGs;   Device: inferential therapy;   Device: Heat Therapy Sponsor:   Foundation University Islamabad Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - April 6, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials