Comparison of Shockwave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Hamstring Tight… (NCT07065851) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Shockwave Therapy and Exercise on Pain, Flexibility, and Balance in Hamstring Tightness
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-01-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the short- and long-term effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and exercise therapy on pain, flexibility, and balance in individuals with low back pain associated with hamstring tightness. Thirty participants will be randomized into two groups (ESWT or exercise) and receive interventions twice weekly for four weeks. Outcomes include pain (a (VAS), flexibility (Popliteal Angle and Fingertip-to-Floor tests), and balance (Y-Balance Test), assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and at a four-week follow-up.
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:
* • Diagnosed with low back pain due to hamstring tightness.
* Aged 18-65 years.
* Male or female.
* Medically cleared for ESWT or exercise therapy.
* Experienced low back pain in the past 6 months without serious spinal pathology (e.g., herniated disc, fracture).
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Other musculoskeletal conditions causing low back pain (e.g., disc herniation, spinal stenosis).
* Outside the specified age range.
* Serious health conditions that may affect study outcomes.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* Surgical intervention in the back or hamstring region within the past 6 months.
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.
1This trial is comparing shockwave therapy to exercise for hamstring tightness and low back pain — given my specific situation, which of these two approaches does my doctor think is more appropriate for me, and why?
2Since this study is actively enrolling but no longer recruiting new participants, are there similar trials or treatment programs comparing shockwave therapy and exercise that I could still join, or would my doctor recommend we try one of these approaches outside of a trial setting?
3The trial is measuring flexibility using tests like the fingertip-to-floor distance and popliteal angle — how do my current flexibility and balance scores compare, and would either of these treatments realistically address where I'm struggling most?
4Because this is listed as Phase NA — meaning it's likely a comparative study rather than a drug trial — what does my doctor know about the safety profile of shockwave therapy specifically, and are there any reasons it might not be suitable for me?
5Would my doctor suggest starting with a structured exercise program first before considering shockwave therapy, or does the evidence suggest there's a reason to consider shockwave therapy earlier in treatment for someone with my level of hamstring tightness and low back pain?
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.