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Effect of Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive on Chronic Discogenic Sciatica
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) on pain, functional disability and electrophysiological parameters in adults with chronic discogenic sciatica . The main questions it aims to answer are: • Is there significant effect of TECAR therapy on pain, functional disability and Electrophysiological parameters (H-reflex latency and amplitude) ? Researchers will compare effect of adding TECAR therapy to conventional physical therapy program (TENS, hot pack, stretching exercises and core stability exercises) Vs conventional physical therapy program alone to see if there is a beneficial effect of adding TECAR therapy to physical therapy program Participants in study group will receive TECAR therapy in addition to conventional PT program while participants in control group will receive conventional PT program
Official title: Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer on Pain, Functional Outcome and Electrophysiological Parameters in Patients With Chronic Discogenic Sciatica
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
35 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2026-09-21
Completion Date
2027-01-21
Last Updated
2026-09-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) therapy
* The participant lies prone or side-lying depending on comfort. * Conductive cream is applied to the lumbar region (L4-S1) and gluteal area. * Capacitive mode (CET) will be applied first to target superficial soft tissues. * Resistive mode (RET) will follow to target deeper structures including paraspinal muscles, facet joints, and nerve root pathway. * Each mode will be applied for a predetermined duration (e.g., 10 minutes CET + 10 minutes RET). * Intensity adjusted to produce a deep warm sensation without discomfort. * Total session duration: \~20 minutes treatment program will be delivered in manner of 3 sessions per week for four weeks.
conventional physical therapy program
conventional physical therapy program will include TENS, hot pack, stretching exercises and core stabilization exercises for 3 sessions per week for four weeks.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Giza, Egypt