Effects of respiratory muscle training on chronic low back pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study examines the impact of basic and functional respiratory muscle training on individuals suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving standard physical therapy, another receiving basic respiratory muscle training alongside physical therapy, and a third receiving functional respiratory muscle training with physical therapy. Evaluations will assess pain intensity, disability, physical activity, quality of life, and psychological factors at multiple time points over a year. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of these interventions in improving patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the study,
* Being between the ages of 18-65,
* Having low back pain that has been ongoing for at least 3 months (12 weeks),
* Having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of pain intensity of ≥3,
* Being right-hand dominant.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not volunteering to participate in the study,
* Having a history of cancer,
* Having a spinal infection,
* Having a rheumatological condition,
* Having a spinal fracture,
* Having red flag signs (sudden and unexpected weight loss, fever, etc.)
* Having a psychological disorder,
* Having a previous spinal surgery,
* Having radiculopathy (neuropathic pain along the lower extremity due to nerve root compression),
* Not continuing home exercises more than 80%,
* Having an anatomical and congenital abnormality

Where it's running

• Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
  Kırşehir, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fatih Özyurt, Master of Science
• Email: fatih.ozyurt10@gmail.com
• Phone: 5393358469

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.