CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasound-guided Biofeedback for Transversus Abdominus Re-education in Non-specific Low Back Pain Patients

Greece23 participantsStarted 2022-01-15

Plain-language summary

As rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) for monitoring and re-educating deep trunk muscles is becoming more and more popular in current musculoskeletal rehabilitation and research, the purpose of this pilot study was to explore the effects of applying ultrasound-guided imaging as a means of feedback for the activation/contraction of the deep transervsus abdominis muscle of the trunk during an exercise programme in people with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). The outcome mesures being explored were pain intensity (primary outcome) through Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), functional, muscular and psychosocial parameters.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged 18-60 years-old * suffered from NSLBP lasting longer than 12 weeks, producing moderate or severe disability Exclusion Criteria: * people with previous spinal surgery * people suffering from systemic diseases * pregnant women

What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: Change from baseline Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05859425

SponsorUniversity of Patras

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-15

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