CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Scapula Position on Functionality and Balance in People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)81 participantsStarted 2023-07-31

Plain-language summary

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months or exceeds the expected recovery time.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion criteria: * Individuals between the ages of 18-65 * Individuals with low back pain for at least 3 months for the first group * Not undergoing surgery related to the lumbar region * Cases without lumbar steroid injection in the last 3 months * Not having visual and hearing loss * Having low back pain * Cases without neurological problems * Cases without tumor and infection in the lumbar region * Exclusion criteria: * Individuals under the age of 18 * Individuals with low back pain for less than 3 months for the first group * Not having a musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disease that limits mobility,

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

Pressure Pain Threshold Algometer

Timeframe: 1 day

Examining the Scapular Position

Timeframe: 1 day

Evaluation of Balance

Timeframe: 1 day

Proprioception Evaluation

Timeframe: 1 day

Evaluation of Functionality

Timeframe: 1 day

Waist Awareness Assessment

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05982964

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.