Connective Tissue Massage and Core Training in Mechanical Low Back Pain (NCT07193251) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Connective Tissue Massage and Core Training in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study will investigate the effects of connective tissue massage combined with core stabilization exercises in patients with mechanical low back pain. Participants will be assigned to two groups: one will receive core stabilization exercises with connective tissue massage, while the other will receive only core stabilization exercises. Pain will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale, functionality will be assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index, and endurance will be measured with static and dynamic curl-up, static back endurance, and side bridge tests. Quality of life will be assessed with the SF-36, and instrumental daily living activities will be evaluated with the Lawton \& Brody Scale. The results will demonstrate whether adding connective tissue massage to core stabilization exercises will provide additional benefits in pain reduction, functional improvement, endurance, and quality of life compared to exercises alone.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be 20-55 years of age.
* Participants will have a clinician-confirmed diagnosis of mechanical low back pain and will be referred by specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
* Participants will have adequate cognitive ability to follow assessments and the treatment protocol and will agree to attend supervised sessions (2×/week for 8 weeks) and to perform daily home exercises.
* Participants will provide informed consent prior to any study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants will be excluded if they have a history of lumbar spine surgery.
* Participants will be excluded for conditions affecting the lumbar region, including inflammatory arthritis, tumor, or infectious diseases.
* Participants will be excluded if they present congenital anomalies of the lumbosacral region or secondary orthopedic problems that could interfere with the study.
* Participants will be excluded if they have neurological disorders (e.g.,Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis) or systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
* Any medical condition judged by the investigators to preclude safe participation or adherence to the protocol will lead to exclusion.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
1
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
2
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
3
Curl-Up Test (Static and Dynamic)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
4
Biering-Sørensen Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.
5
Side Bridge Test
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks.