effect of topical Boswellia oil on pain severity in patients with lumbar disc herniation

Investigating the effect of topical Boswellia oil on pain severity in patients with lumbar disc herniation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230919059473N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-09

Start date

2023-10-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Patients with lumbar disc herniation. Other intervertebral disc disorders, lumbar region

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the intervention group, 30 ml droppers containing 10% frankincense oil (prepared in the laboratory of the Faculty of Iranian Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences) for top

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 20 and 60 years Not suffering from nervous and mental diseases Lumbar disc herniation based on neurologist and MRI diagnosis Lack of sensitivity to frankincense oil Not having wounds and lesions at the place of use Absence of diabetes mellitus Absence of absolute rest Absence of immune system problems in a person such as lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis (MS) Not having a history of surgery in the back area Absence of alcohol and drug addiction Not using other complementary methods for pain relief Not taking anticoagulants Absence of pregnancy and breastfeeding The amount of pain is more than 3 on the numerical-visual scale of VAS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Desire to quit studying The need for surgery during the study The need to inject coronet during the study Not performing intervention for more than two consecutive days or one alternate week Change or exacerbation of back pain Incidence of sensitivity and allergy during the implementation of the study, which is characterized by symptoms such as skin rashes.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of the effect of frankincense oil on pain: This study can show whether the local consumption of frankincense oil makes a significant change in the pain intensity of lumbar disc herniation patients. Timepoint: Immediately after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Pain Scale Questionnaire (VAS).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Tavakoli

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

fatemetavakoli1998@gmail.com+98 34 3428 0038

Outcome results

None listed

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