Effects of Relaxation Exercises on Fear of Movement, Pain, and Quality of Life in Lumbar Disc Her… (NCT07419958) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Relaxation Exercises on Fear of Movement, Pain, and Quality of Life in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates whether progressive relaxation exercises can reduce fear of movement, pain, and improve quality of life in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard care or an intervention group performing supervised relaxation exercises in addition to standard care. The exercise program is conducted three times per week for 15 sessions. Outcomes are measured before and after the intervention using validated scales assessing kinesiophobia, pain intensity, disability, and quality of life. The goal is to determine whether adding relaxation exercises provides additional benefits for patients with lumbar disc herniation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation confirmed by clinical evaluation and imaging findings
* Presence of bulging or protruding lumbar disc herniation
* Ability to participate in exercise sessions
* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of lumbar spine surgery
* Presence of rheumatologic disease
* Neurological, orthopedic, or systemic conditions that may interfere with participation or assessment
* Presence of spinal implants or metal instrumentation
* Any medical condition preventing safe participation in exercise
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
1
Change in Kinesiophobia Score
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-session intervention (approximately 5 weeks)
2
Change in Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-session intervention (approximately 5 weeks)
3
Change in Functional Disability Score (Oswestry Disability Index)
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-session intervention (approximately 5 weeks)
4
Change in Quality of Life Score (Short Form-36 Health Survey)
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the 15-session intervention