Motor imagery training for managing low back pain
Official title: Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Motor Imagery Training on Pain, Trunk Endurance, Functional Capacity, and Psychosocial Parameters in People with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Istanbul Bilgi University · NCT06859645 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if mental training exercises can help adults with ongoing low back pain manage their discomfort better and improve their body awareness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Bilgi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06859645 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 55 with a history of non-specific low back pain lasting at least three months and a pain intensity score of 4 or higher.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of spinal surgery, severe comorbidities, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study focuses on using motor imagery training as a method to help individuals suffering from non-specific low back pain. Participants will engage in mental simulations of movement without actual execution, aiming to improve their pain management and body schema perception. The study targets adults aged 18 to 55 who have experienced low back pain for at least three months and have a moderate pain intensity. The intervention will be delivered through telerehabilitation, allowing participants to access treatment remotely via videoconference.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve functional capacity for patients with chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated positive outcomes with motor imagery training for pain management, suggesting this approach has potential based on existing literature.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 55 years old * Having a history of low back pain persisting for at least three months * Experiencing recurrent episodes of low back pain * Having a low back pain intensity score of 4 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS) out of 10 during both rest and activity * Having the ability to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone at a level sufficient to participate in assessments and treatment sessions via videoconference, or having a caregiver who can assist with this * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being able to read and understand Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * A history of spinal surgery * Having traumatic low back injuries * Presence of severe comorbidities (neurological, neuromuscular, cardiological, psychiatric) * Presence of tumoral conditions * Having visual or hearing impairments * Presence of cognitive impairments * Receiving physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months * Changes in pain medication within the last two months * Receiving additional treatments beyond routine care * Being pregnant
Where it's running
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Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hilal Karakas, M.Sc
- Email: hilalkrkas58@gmail.com
- Phone: +905466017860
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.