Core stabilization exercises at home by video versus in-clinic for chronic low back pain
Comparison of the Effects of Telerehabilitation and Clinic-Applied Core Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Quality of Life and Endurance in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
NA · Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University · NCT06895057
This project will try core stabilization exercises delivered by video at home versus in-person at a clinic for adults 25–55 with chronic low back pain to see which better reduces pain, improves endurance, and boosts quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Gaziantep, Şahinbey) |
| Trial ID | NCT06895057 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults aged 25–55 with chronic low back pain (pain >3 on the VAS and lasting more than three months) are enrolled. Participants are assigned to receive a program of core stabilization exercises either through telerehabilitation sessions or face-to-face clinic sessions at the university. Outcome measures include changes in pain intensity, functional endurance, and quality-of-life scores collected before and after the intervention. The trial compares the effectiveness and practicality of a low-cost telerehabilitation approach to conventional clinic-based exercise therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults 25–55 who have had nonspecific low back pain for more than three months, can read Turkish, and report pain above 3 on the VAS.
Not a fit: Patients with specific spinal pathologies (tumor, infection, fracture), major organ failure, neurological or degenerative muscle disease, recent orthopedic surgery, pregnancy, or those who use assistive devices are unlikely to receive benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, telerehabilitation could offer a low-cost, easy-to-access way for people with chronic low back pain to reduce pain and improve function.
How similar studies have performed: Exercise programs and telerehabilitation for chronic low back pain have shown benefit in prior studies, though direct head-to-head comparisons of telerehabilitation versus in-clinic core stabilization remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * People with chronic back pain between the ages of 25-55 * People with back pain for more than 3 months * Ability to read and understand Turkish * Volunteer to participate in the study * Those with pain intensity above 3 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Exclusion Criteria: * Not accepting to participate in the study, * Having any pathology that causes back pain (e.g. infections, tumors or rheumatoid arthritis) * Having liver, heart, lung, kidney failure or tumor * Having a history of cerebrovascular disease * Having a neurological disease or skeletal muscle degenerative disease * Using assistive devices * Having cognitive disorders * Being pregnant * Having undergone orthopedic surgery in the last two years * Those with scoliosis
Where this trial is running
Gaziantep, Şahinbey
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University — Gaziantep, Şahinbey, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Low Back Pain, Chronic, Chronic low back pain, exercise, telerehabilitation, core stabilization