Effect of tDCS, TENS and neural mobilization on pain in patients with lumbar radicular pain.

Effect of neuromodulation as an adjunct to conventional treatment on muscle recruitment, pain, and quality of life in individuals with lumbar radiculopathy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/06/054035

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G544- Lumbosacral root disorders, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and conventional physiotherapy: The intervention will be given 5 days a week for 4 weeks. For tDCS placement of the electrodes will be done accor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pain from last 3 months, NPRS >= 6, MMSE >= 24, Unilateral symptoms, Sensitive to LLTT for Common Peroneal Nerve

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any pharmacological treatment, Metal implant, Any UMN lesion, Congenital deformities, Past surgical interventions, Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity, Wounds and Allergies

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale and ElectromyographyTimepoint: 1st Day, 14th Day and 28th Day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
SF-36 and Oxford scale of muscle strengthTimepoint: 1st Day, 14th Day and 28th Day	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSidharth Bansal

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

sharma.nidhi.physio@mmumullana.org9760835605

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026