CompletedNot Applicable

Τhe Effect of Lumbar Spine Mobilization and Manipulation on Pressure Pain Threshold in Patients With NSLBP

Greece27 participantsStarted 2023-11-04

Plain-language summary

Manual therapy, including mobilizations and manipulations, appears to be as effective as other types of therapy for chronic low back pain. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to compare the effects of lumbar spine mobilization and manipulation on the pressure pain threshold in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 60 years old * diagniosed with non specific low back pain * symptoms lasting for more than 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * spinal fractures, * neurological impairment due to herniated spinal disc, * spondylolisthesis, * joint degenerative diseases, * osteoporosis, * spinal infections, * cauda equina syndrome, * spinal tumors or bone marrow malignancies, * spinal surgeries * history of cancer, * use of steroids

What they're measuring

1. Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: Baseline and 15 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06757400

SponsorUniversity of West Attica

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-28

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