Health Condition 1: M543- Sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clincally diagnosed sciatica with radiating pain and positive Straight Leg Raising test. Written informed consent obtained. VAS pain score 4 or above.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute neurological deficit or need for urgent surgery. Secondary sciatica due to tumor,infection, diabetes neuropathy, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.Patients on other treatment for sciatica. Pregnant or lactating women. Psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment. Past spinal surgery or major trauma.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in Pain Intensity assessed using the Visual Analog sclae for Sciatica. Where 0 means no pain and 10 means worst pain.Timepoint: Baseline 15 days, 30 days, 45 days post treatment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of Homoeopathy remedies selection & rubrics used from complete repertory & analysis of patient expressions verbatim.Timepoint: Base line 6 week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College