CompletedNot Applicable

Sensorial Discrimination in Chronic Low Back Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)27 participantsStarted 2022-11-15

Plain-language summary

In this study, the effect of sensory discrimination training on cortical reorganization, pain and functionality in chronic nonspecific low back pain in which central sensitization is dominant will be investigated.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * To be between 30 and 60 years old * To have pain lasting longer than 3 months * To have pain intensity greater than 4 out of 10 * To have pain that is not compatible with anatomical structures and is widespread * To get score of 40 or more from the Central Sensitization Inventory Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to perceive the sense of touch in the waist * Being pregnant * Using a pacemaker or being diagnosed with heart disease * Having an open wound in the waist * Using drugs that affect the central system (dopamine, etc.) * Having a history of surgery related to the spine * Presence of a neurological injury or disease * Having a Body Mass Index of 30 or more * To have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Tactile localization

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)

Two-point discrimination

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)

Pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05169918

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-15

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Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Tactile localization

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)

Two-point discrimination

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)

Pain pressure threshold

Timeframe: Baseline, Change from Baseline at 6th week, Change from Baseline at 10th week (end of the treatment)