Lumbar disc herniation with sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group (taVNS Group):Conventional rehabilitation combined with active transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
Control Group (Sham Group):Conventional rehabilitation combined with sham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS).
Sponsors
Sichuan Baoshihua Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation confirmed by MRI with typical symptoms; 2. Sciatica (lower limb radiating pain); 3. Aged 18-75 years, either sex; 4. VAS >=4; 5. Disease duration >=4 weeks and <=12 months; 6. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, fracture, tumor, infection, etc.; 2. Emergency surgery required or previous lumbar surgery; 3. Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal insufficiency or coagulation disorders; 4. Ear infection, skin damage, or electrode allergy; 5. Epilepsy, severe mental disorder, cognitive impairment; 5. Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale for pain; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oswestry Disability Index (ODI);Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Low Back Pain Score;Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ);Surface Electromyography (sEMG);Peripheral Blood Inflammatory Cytokines;Intervention Compliance Rate;Treatment Satisfaction;Adverse Event Incidence; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYu Liyuan
Sichuan Baoshihua Hospital
Outcome results
None listed