CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain.

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2023-12-26

Plain-language summary

There are many conservative treatment methods for the treatment of mechanical low back pain and they continue to be developed. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training, which can be added to these treatment methods, on muscle endurance, functional capacity, pain intensity, disability, quality of life and sleep quality in people with mechanical low back pain.

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: * To be between the ages of 18-65 * Applying to the physical therapy unit with the diagnosis of mechanical low back pain (Lumbal disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, facet joint pain, discogenic pain, sacroiliac joint pain, myofascial pain, lumbar osteoarthrosis) * Ability to adapt to exercise commands and understand assessment questions * Volunteering to participate in research Exclusion Criteria: * Those with cooperation and communication problems * Complaining of acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain other than low back pain * Having a chronic disease (hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), previous cerebrovascular accident (CVO), heart, neurological and rheumatological problems) * Sequestrated and extruded hernia * Receiving physical therapy in the last 2 months * Having a history of recent surgery (spine, abdomen, upper and lower extremity surgeries) * Being obese (Body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) * Contagious and vascular diseases

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

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Oswestry Disability Index

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Maximum Inspiratuar Pressure

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Core Activation

Timeframe: 8 weeks

2 Minute Walking Test

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Short-Form 12

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06209762

SponsorYeditepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-20

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Plain-language summary

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.