Health Condition 1: M543- Sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. cases giving voluntary informed consent to participate in study 2. cases of sciatica diagnosed with positive SLRT and/ or Slump test 3. sciatica (ICD- 10 Criteria M54.3) 4. cases of sciatica with following symptoms: - constant or intermittent pain anywhere in the course of sciatic nerve - sharp, shooting pain anywhere in the course of sciatic nerve - burning or tingling sensation anywhere in the course of sciatic nerve
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Advanced cases- with bladder involvement, degeneration of spine; spinal/ intraspinal tumors; lumbar canal stenosis; deformity in vertebral column- scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis. 2. Any lesion of sciatic nerve (ICD-10 criteria G57.0) 3. Any lesion due to inter- vertebral disc disorder (ICD- 10 criteria M51.1)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. According to the scores obtained (pre and post treatment) from the NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale). 2. According to the scores obtained (pre and post treatment) from the QBPDS (Quebec Back Pain Disability Score). Timepoint: Scores will be obtained (pre and post treatment) from the NPRS and QBPDS scale at 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of homoeopathic medicines in providing pain relief in cases of SciaticaTimepoint: 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Dr MPK Homoeopathic Medical college hospital and research centre