Evaluating spine movement in people with low back pain
Assessment and Comparison of All Spinal Segments Kinematics ın Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Asymptomatic Individuals ın Three Planes During Activities of Daily Living
NA · Hacettepe University · NCT06276322
This study is testing how people with chronic low back pain move their spines during everyday tasks to see if their movements are different from those without pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Altındağ) |
| Trial ID | NCT06276322 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the kinematics of all spine segments in individuals suffering from chronic low back pain by comparing their movements to those of asymptomatic controls. Using wearable technology, participants will perform functional tasks that are often painful for them in daily life. The research focuses on understanding how these individuals move in three planes of motion, which may reveal maladaptive strategies that contribute to their pain. By examining all segments of the spine, the study seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of low back pain beyond just the lumbar region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18-55 with non-specific chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months and a pain intensity above 3 on the Visual Analog Scale.
Not a fit: Patients with current rheumatological or neurological diseases, recent pregnancies, or significant spinal issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for individuals with chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have focused on lumbar spine movement, this approach of evaluating all spine segments in relation to chronic low back pain is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For the low back pain group: * Individuals aged 18-55 with non-specific chronic low back pain * Individuals who have been experiencing pain for more than 3 months * Individuals whose pain intensity is above 3 on the Visual Analog Scale For the healthy group: - Individuals aged 18-55 with no history of low back pain lasting more than 1 week for 6 months prior to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Current rheumatological or neurological diseases * Recent or current pregnancy * History of tumors or spine fractures * Known spinal defects or surgery history * Body mass index over 30 kg/m²
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Altındağ
- Hacettepe university — Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sümeyye Zehra Güler, MSc — +90 5079320390
- Study coordinator: Sümeyye Zehra Güler, MSc
- Email: zhrkzlk1906@gmail.com
- Phone: 5079320390
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, Rehabilitation, Kinematics, Activities of Daily Living