Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation versus Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Lumbar Radiculopathy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202011730065910

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-02

Start date

2019-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nervous System Diseases

Interventions

repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation plus conventional physical therapy program.

transcranial direct current stimulation plus conventional physical therapy program .

sham intervention plus conventional physical therapy program.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Sixty four patients from both genders suffering from lumber disc lesion (L4, 5 - S1) with unilateral sciatic pain • Sixty four patients from both genders suffering from lumber disc lesion (L4, 5 - S1) with unilateral sciatic painradiated down to the foot. • The age ranges between 20 to 45 years old. • Persistent pain for at least three months. • Patients with intact cognitive function.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Patients with other neurological or psychiatric disorders (depression, past head trauma, epilepsy, , intracranial hypertension) • Patients with past neurosurgical intervention or implanted devices. • Patients with tumors or autoimmune diseases. • Patients with other severe musculoskeletal pain. • Diabetic patients. • Cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. • Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
reduction of pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
range of motion of hip flexion	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactNevine El Nahas

professor

nevineelnahas30@yahoo.com01227910517

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026