Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery in Nonspecific Low Back Pain (NCT05049772) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery in Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2022-10-08
Plain-language summary
Low back pain is a common problem in society and causes loss of workforce. Its lifetime prevalence reaches 80% and annual hospital admission rates in the adult population reach 15%.Most studies on motor imagery suggested the effects of motor imagery are related to neuroplastic changes in the brain. Studies have shown that similar brain regions are activated during motor imagery and real movement. However, the level of evidence about the effect of motor imagery on autonomic functions is limited. Today, interest in telerehabilitation has increased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of telerehabilitation-based motor imagery training in patients with non-specific low back pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Those who can read and write
* Patients who have not undergone surgery
* Those with a body mass index less than 30 m2/kg
* To have sufficient computer knowledge to participate in the study or to have a relative who can help in this regard
* Having a computer and active internet connection at home
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medically uncontrolled and uncooperative patients
* Patients who have undergone surgery to the lumbar region
* History of falling in the last 6 months
* Those with serious orthopedic, vascular, neurological, psychiatric problems affecting balance
* Active malignancy
* Pregnancy
* Having severe vision and hearing problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Feasibility of the methods - minimum recruitment rate
Timeframe: through Study Completion, an Average of 10 Months
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Feasibility of the methods - minimum retention rate
Timeframe: through Study Completion, an Average of 10 Months
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Feasibility of the methods - minimum adherence rate
Timeframe: through Study Completion, an Average of 10 Months
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Feasibility of the methods - adverse events
Timeframe: through Study Completion, an Average of 10 Months