None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Procedure/Surgery : This study is designed as a comparative effectiveness study, where the treatment group receives pharmacopuncture therapy, while the control group undergoes physical therapy. The sp
Sponsors
Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ? Chronic lumbar radiculopathy pain lasting for more than 3 months. ? Presence of at least one sign in one or both lower extremities, including myotomal weakness, dermatomal sensory disturbances(sensory loss, self-reported tingling/numbness), diminished reflexes, or radicular pain exacerbation by straight leg raising test. ? Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for lower extremity pain of 4/10 or higher. ? Age between 19 and 69 years old. ? Consent to participate in the study and provide a written informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ? Diagnosis of red flag conditions causing lower extremity pain (e.g., spinal metastasis, acute fractures, vertebral dislocation). ? Presence of progressive neurological deficits or severe neurological symptoms. ? Pain from soft tissue disorders (e.g., tumors, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout). ? Coexisting chronic conditions that may affect treatment outcomes (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy, dementia, epilepsy). ? Current use of steroids, immunosuppressants, psychiatric medications, or other relevant drugs. ? Ineligibility for pharmacopuncture due to safety concerns (e.g., bleeding disorders, severe diabetes). ? Use of pain-affecting medications (e.g., NSAIDs) or prior pharmacopuncture/acupuncture/physical therapy within the past one week. ? Pregnancy, plans for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. ? Lumbar surgery within the past three months. ? Participants who have not completed involvement in another clinical trial within the last month, or who plan to engage in a new trial during the study participation and follow-up period within six months. ? Difficulty completing the informed consent form. ? Other conditions judged by the researcher as hard to manage for study participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for Lower Extremity Pain | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for Low Back Pain;Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Lower Extremity Pain;Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Low Back Pain ;Oswestry Disability Index (ODI);Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ);Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC);Health-related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8);5-Level EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D-5L);Credibility and Expectancy;Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire (WAPI);Comedication Consumption;Adverse events;Blood test result | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactGaYoung Kim
Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital
Outcome results
None listed