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NCT07688915
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High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation-Related Low Back and Radicular Pain

Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

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Summary

This prospective, randomized, single-blinded, controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy and fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection in patients with chronic low back pain and lumbar radiculopathy. Eligible patients will be randomized into two parallel groups. One group will receive high-intensity laser therapy, and the other group will receive transforaminal epidural steroid injection. All participants will also receive a standardized home-based exercise program. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment. The primary outcome will be pain intensity measured by the Visual Analog Scale. Secondary outcomes will include functional disability, neuropathic pain symptoms, quality of life, and functional walking capacity.

Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection in Patients With Chronic Axial and Radicular Low Back Pain Due to Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

24

Start Date

2025-08-01

Completion Date

2026-10-01

Last Updated

2026-07-07

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

High-Intensity Laser Therapy

High-intensity laser therapy will be applied using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser with a wavelength of 1064 nm. Treatment will be delivered in 15 sessions over 3 weeks to the lumbar paravertebral region. Each session will last approximately 10-12 minutes with a total energy dose of 2500 joules.

PROCEDURE

Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections

Fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection will be performed by an experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. After confirmation of needle placement with contrast medium, 2 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride and 8 mg/2 mL dexamethasone will be administered.

Locations (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)