Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have had ongoing, one-sided lower back and leg nerve pain (radiating from the lower spine) lasting more than 3 months
- People between the ages of 35 and 60 years old
- Both men and women are eligible
- People who have a disc herniation or protrusion at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level in the lower spine (where the disc has bulged or pushed outward to the back and side)
- People who test positive on a "straight leg raise" test, which is a physical check where a doctor lifts the leg while the patient lies flat to see if it causes nerve pain
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have previously had surgery on the lower spine or sacral area
- People who have spinal canal narrowing (stenosis) or an abnormal sideways curve of the spine (scoliosis)
- People who have a heart condition or cancer
- People who have nerve damage in their arms or legs caused by conditions such as diabetes (peripheral neuropathy)
- People who have an injury or condition affecting the brain or spinal cord that impacts movement and muscle control (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Ahmed El Melhat, PhD, Cairo University
Phone: 01112595022
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Soleus H-reflex amplitude; Soleus H-reflex latency
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.