High-power Laser Versus Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy in Lumbar Radiculopathy.

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55-68
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

To compare between high-power laser versus pulsed electromagnetic therapy on pain and Hoffman reflex in lumbar radiculopathy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• Sixty lumbar radiculopathy patients, of both sexes, will represent the sample.

The patient's age will range from 55 to 68 years old.

Patients with degenerative lumbar disc lesion at L5-S1 confirmed by MRI and latency in H- reflex.

Patients with unilateral sciatic radiating pain (from 5 to 8 by visual analogue scale).

Disqualifiers

Patients with pacemakers and presence of electronic implants.

Pregnant women.

History of or existing malignant conditions, active tuberculosis of the lungs.

Any medical condition that may cause sciatic nerve lesion except lumbar radiculopathy, (e.g., diabetes mellitus or collagen disorders).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • high-power laser
  • Pulsed electromagnetic field
  • physiotherapy program

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators