Clinical trial for Disc Herniation
Official title Discogen for Low Back Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06611397
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether Discogen works better than a pretend treatment for disc herniation.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have disc herniation that causes low back pain.
- What's involved
- You will receive a one‑time Discogen treatment on one side of your back, or a pretend treatment. You may also take usual pain medicines like NSAIDs or muscle relaxants.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a single treatment visit and a few later check‑ins over a short time.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Adult (\> 21 y.o.) males and females legally able and willing to participate and provide consent in the study and attend follow-up visits
- Able and willing to complete study forms and communicate with the investigator
- Presenting with unilateral radicular leg pain with or without axial back pain of \>1 month duration
- No epidural injections at treatment site within the last three months
- Leg NPS pain score of 4 - 9 in the last month (on a scale of 0 to 10)
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patient
- Younger than 21 or older than 75 years
- Presenting with motor deficits
- Presenting with a baseline Oswestry Disability Index ≥ 41% (severe disability or worse)
- Presence of metal hardware within the lumbosacral spine
- History of spine surgery at the level of treatment.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult (\> 21 y.o.) males and females legally able and willing to participate and provide consent in the study and attend follow-up visits
- Able and willing to complete study forms and communicate with the investigator
- Presenting with unilateral radicular leg pain with or without axial back pain of \>1 month duration
- No epidural injections at treatment site within the last three months
- Leg NPS pain score of 4 - 9 in the last month (on a scale of 0 to 10)
- Clinical presentation of sensory radiculopathy referable to single-level disc disease/herniation at L3-4, L4-5 or L5-S1
- MRI lumbar spine negative for extruded disc herniation, tumor, or bleeding, but positive for disc disease/herniation at L3-4, L4-5 or L5-S1 with mild to moderate foraminal or spinal stenosis (less than 50%).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patient
- Younger than 21 or older than 75 years
- Presenting with motor deficits
- Presenting with a baseline Oswestry Disability Index ≥ 41% (severe disability or worse)
- Presence of metal hardware within the lumbosacral spine
- History of spine surgery at the level of treatment.
- Lumbar spine pathology that may increase procedural risk and/or influence symptoms and/or generate unrelated adverse events (per the discretion of the study PI)
- Severe lumbar central canal stenosis (greater than 50%)
- Severe lumbar foraminal stenosis (greater than 50%)
- Severe herniated lumbar disc 4(Grade 2 and above)
- Lumbar instability on flexion/extension plain films, greater the Grade 1 spondylolisthesis
- Unable to understand and complete research questionnaires
- Any severe medical condition preventing the patient from safely and effectively being treated in the study or reporting study outcomes.
- BMI greater than 30
- Implanted spinal stimulators
- Epidural injections at treatment site within the last three months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, 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, but 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, 21 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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