Evaluation of The Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release Application in Patients With Chronic Low… (NCT05302882) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of The Immediate Effect of Myofascial Release Application in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2021-03-05
Plain-language summary
Purpose: To determine the immediate effect of myofascial release application on pain, flexibility and trunk mobility in chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Materials and methods: Forty patients with CLBP participated in this experimental study. Participants were grouped in randomized control. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used for pain assessment. Sit-Reach Test for flexibility evaluation and Straight Leg Raising Test with goniometric measurement for hamstring flexibility were used. Modified Schober Test was applied to evaluate trunk mobility. Comparison of the pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of the individuals in the same group was made using the "Wilcoxen Sum Rank Test", one of the non-parametric tests. Comparison of pre- and post-treatment evaluation data of both groups was performed using the non-parametric evaluation "Mann-Whitney U Test".
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. age between 20 and 55 years;
. low back pain lasting more than 3 months;
. stable clinical status;
. no cognitive and mental problems;
. self-expression ability;
. volunteering to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
. problems of cooperation;
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?
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What they're measuring
1
Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
2
Change in The Straight Leg Raise Test Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
3
Change in The Modified Schober Test Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the intervention
4
Change in Sit and Reach Test Score
Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the intervention