Dual-Task Neuromuscular Warm-Up Exercises in Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT07761247) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dual-Task Neuromuscular Warm-Up Exercises in Chronic Low Back Pain
40 participantsStarted 2026-08-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of dual-task neuromuscular warm-up exercises on balance and proprioception in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a dual-task neuromuscular warm-up exercise group or a neuromuscular warm-up exercise group. Both groups will also receive the same conventional physiotherapy program. Balance, proprioception, lumbar muscle properties, pressure pain threshold, and flexibility will be assessed before and after the intervention to determine whether adding cognitive tasks to neuromuscular warm-up exercises provides additional immediate benefits.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 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 nonspecific low back pain persisting for at least 3 months.
* Pain intensity of ≥3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
* Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in Turkish.
* Independent mobility sufficient to perform the tests and exercises.
* Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, or spondylolisthesis.
* Previous spinal surgery or a history of severe trauma affecting the spine.
* Rheumatic diseases, malignancy, infection, or neurological diseases that may cause low back pain.
* Sensory or motor loss in the lower extremities or deep tendon reflex loss indicating radiculopathy.
* Known vestibular or visual system disorders.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m².
* Pregnancy.
* Physiotherapy/rehabilitation treatment or steroid injection targeting the lumbar region within the previous 3 months.
* Use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or sedatives within the previous 24 hours that may affect balance or pain threshold.
* Other orthopedic or systemic health conditions that may interfere with exercise or balance testing.
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?
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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
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Balance
Timeframe: Immediately before and after the intervention (same day)
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Proprioception
Timeframe: Immediately before and after the intervention (same day)