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A comparative study of effects of cupping and Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in Sciatica

A comparative evaluation on the effects of Hijama Bila Shart & TENS Sciatica (Irq-un-Nasa) - nill

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/07/054755
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-07-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-11-11

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G55- Nerve root and plexus compressionsin diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Hijama-Bila-shart (Cupping Therapy) on lower back and up to the affected leg.: Hijama-Bila-shart on lower back and up to the affected leg. For the purpose of Hijama-Bila-shart, the affe

Sponsors

State Unani Medical College Prayagraj
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients with clinical diagnosis of Irq-un-Nasa (sciatica), based on following diagnostic criteria: a.Pain in lower back radiating upto buttock and lower leg, mostly unilateral. b. Pain increases in morning and during movements. c. Pain increases on SLR Test. 2. Patients between the age of 20-60 years. 3.Patients of both genders. 4. Patients who would agree to sign the informed consent and follow the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age less than 20 years and more than 60 years. 2. Patients with Cardiovascular diseases. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Mental illness. 3. Bone fracture, Spinal deformity (congenital or Acquired) 4. Patients with severe systematic diseases like, Tumour, Cancer, Pace maker, implanted plates or prosthetic Disease. 5. Pregnancy and lactation. 6. Patients who do not report for follow up and who refused to join the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.VAS 2.SLR Test 3.ODITimepoint: 7th,14th,21st day.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain reduction on ODITimepoint: 0 & 21th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTakreemushshan

State Unani Medical College and Hospital

nusratparveen12755@gmail.com7906813040

Outcome results

None listed

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