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Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Reducing Lower Back Pain.

A single-center, prospective, observational study to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on lumbar disc pain and functional fitness in patients diagnosed with herniated lumbar disc disease. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/10/075664
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-10-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-11-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G541- Lumbosacral plexus disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention2: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All genders, aged = 18 years 2. Diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation or degeneration confirmed by MRI/Xray 3. Lower back NPRS = 5 4. No prior acupuncture treatment in the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous spinal surgery 2. Severe spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis) 3. Other serious medical conditions (e.g., cancer, severe cardiovascular diseases) 4. Pregnancy 5. Use of other concurrent therapies for back pain (e.g., physiotherapy, chiropractic care)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy of Acupuncture Treatment: Measure the reduction in pain and improvement in functional outcomes in patients diagnosed with herniated lumbar disc disease through patient-reported outcomes and clinical assessments.Timepoint: 70 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Komal Dalal

Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute

drkomal.d@bhakticedantahospital.com9324611434

Outcome results

None listed

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