Pain radiating into the lower extermity (sciatica).
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Phlebotomy group: phlebotomy "Al-nesa" vein on the lateral malleolus. Intervention 2: Control group Tablets Alfen XL (diclofenac 100 mg) Alborz drug, twice a day.
Treatment - Surgery
Treatment - Drugs
Phlebotomy group: phlebotomy "Al-nesa" vein on the lateral malleolus
Control group Tablets Alfen XL (diclofenac 100 mg) Alborz drug, twice a day
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 20 to 60 years old; mechanical low back pain: a herniated disc between the vertebrae (including sciatic pain); osteoarthritis; spinal stenosis; spinal fractures; bad sit; scoliosis. Exclusion criteria: surgery for low back pain; infection; rheumatism; endocrine or metabolic-induced low back pain; tumors; hematologic diseases; mental illnesses; coagulation disease; surgery indication; referral pain from other organs; abnormal severity of pain; patient dissatisfaction; a history of faint subsequent to phlebotomy or wet cupping; contraindications of phlebotomy; BMI over 35.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Low back pain. Timepoint: Baseline and two months later. Method of measurement: Wu Roland Morris questionnaire using VAS scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Failure. Timepoint: Baseline and two months later. Method of measurement: Quality of life and standard questionnaire of Roland Morris. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohamad Reza Morovati
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed