Improving pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain using biofeedback and relaxation techniques
Effectiveness of Pressure Biofeedback Therapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in Improving Pain and Disability Among Patients With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
This study is testing if combining Pressure Biofeedback Therapy with relaxation techniques can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dow University of Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Trial ID | NCT05616702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Pressure Biofeedback Therapy combined with Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in alleviating pain and disability among patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain. The study will involve 70 participants who will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving both therapies or a control group receiving only the relaxation technique and thermotherapy. Data will be collected using pain rating scales and disability questionnaires before and after the 6-week intervention period, which consists of three 40-minute sessions each week. The trial will be conducted at the Dow Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Karachi.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 30 to 50 with a diagnosis of non-specific low back pain lasting more than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of lumbar spine surgery, infections, malignancies, disc protrusions, or spinal fractures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve functionality for patients with chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar therapeutic approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed and referred patients with non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months * 30 to 50 years * Both genders Exclusion Criteria: * Any surgical history of lumbar spine * Infections of the spine, malignancy * Disc protrusion * History of spinal fractures
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh
- Dow Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, DUHS. — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shaiaza Masooma, DPT
- Email: shaiazamasooma@gmail.com
- Phone: 03450726077
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.