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Effect of Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive on Chronic Discogenic Sciatica

Sponsor: Cairo University • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07841405

Registry updated: 2026-09-28
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Description

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

Interventions

  • Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) therapy (Device)
    * 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 (Other)
    conventional physical therapy program will include TENS, hot pack, stretching exercises and core stabilization exercises for 3 sessions per week for four weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 30-50 years * Unilateral chronic discogenic sciatica at L5-S1, MRI confirmed * Symptom duration more than 3 months * Pain score ≥ 4 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) * Ability to participate in outpatient physiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lumbar spine surgery * Pacemaker or metallic implants * Peripheral neuropathy or systemic neurological disorders * Severe sensory loss * Skin lesions at the treatment site * Recent corticosteroid injection (\< 3 weeks)

Conditions

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University — Giza, Egypt
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Official Source

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