TECAR therapy added to physical therapy for chronic discogenic sciatica

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults aged 30–50 with unilateral L5–S1 discogenic sciatica persisting more than 3 months will be randomized to receive either TECAR therapy in addition to conventional physical therapy or conventional physical therapy alone. The trial will compare changes in pain, functional disability, and electrophysiological measures (H-reflex latency and amplitude) between groups. TECAR therapy is delivered alongside the usual TENS, hot packs, stretching, and core exercises to see if it provides added benefit. The study is conducted at Cairo University’s Faculty of Physical Therapy in Egypt under an interventional framework.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 30-50 years
* Unilateral chronic discogenic sciatica at L5-S1, MRI confirmed
* Symptom duration more than 3 months
* Pain score ≥ 4 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
* Ability to participate in outpatient physiotherapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous lumbar spine surgery
* Pacemaker or metallic implants
* Peripheral neuropathy or systemic neurological disorders
* Severe sensory loss
* Skin lesions at the treatment site
* Recent corticosteroid injection (\< 3 weeks)

Where it's running

• Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
  Giza, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: OMAR ABDELAZIZ MOSTAFA, bachelor
• Email: omarabdelaziz708@gmail.com
• Phone: +201063019924

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.