sciatica of lumbar disc herniation
Conditions
Interventions
Testing group:Shenxie Zhitong capsule + Acupuncture treatment (Yaojiaji, Yaotu, Huantiao and Weizhong)
Sponsors
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 18 – 75 years old 2. Unilateral, single L5 or S1 radiculopathy (leg pain following dermatomal distribution) a. Leg dominant pain b. Positive straight leg raise <70 degrees 3. MRI with corresponding L4-5 or L5-S1 posterolateral disc herniation 4. VAS score for leg pain intensity 4-7 (0-10:0 = no pain, 10 worst pain) 5. Radicular symptom duration greater than 3 months <12 months. 6. Participate voluntarily in this trial and sign the "Informed Consent Form".
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Radiculopathy secondary to foraminal stenosis 2. Radiculopathy secondary to intra-foraminal or far lateral disc herniation 3. Radiculopathy secondary to lumbar central or lateral recess stenosis 4. Previous lumbar surgery at the involved level 5. Received other non-traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture conservative treatment within 2 weeks. 6. Received NSAID treatment within 2 weeks. 7. Lumbar spondylolisthesis or lateral listhesis at level of disc herniation 8. Previous epidural/SNR block at involved level 9. Medical contra-indication (i.e cancer) 10. Pregnancy and lactating patients. 11. History of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, renal insufficiency or undergoing cardiovascular disease intervention (surgery or drugs). 12. History of allergy to this study medication intervention. 13. Lack of permanent home address 14. Drug Abuse 15. Using antidepressants. 16. Alcohol Abuse 17. Inability to comprehend questionnaires or provide study consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analogue scale for intensity of sciatica(0-10: 0 = no pain, 10 worst pain); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS for leg pain intensity (0-10: 0 = no pain, 10 worst pain);VAS for central back pain intensity (0-10: 0 = no pain, 10 worst pain);VAS for leg pain frequency (0-10: 0= never, 10 constant);VAS for central back pain frequency(0-10: 0 = no pain, 10 worst pain);Oswestry Disability Index (function specific outcome measure);SF-36 (Generic health outcome measure);Return to Work Status;Satisfaction; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactShi Ying
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed