Multichannel neuromuscular stimulation plus core exercise for 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

In this randomized, assessor-blinded trial, adults aged 18–55 with chronic non-specific low back pain are assigned to three groups: core exercise alone, core exercise plus a lumbar strengthening stimulation, and core exercise plus a muscle relaxation stimulation. All groups complete a six-week program with two sessions per week, while the two stimulation groups receive 30 minutes of stimulation at 40 °C during each session. The study is conducted at a private health unit in Şırnak, Turkey, and outcome assessors are blinded to group allocation to reduce bias.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 to 55 years.
* Chronic non-specific low back pain lasting at least three months.
* Low back pain not attributable to a specific trauma, infection, tumor, fracture, rheumatologic disease, or serious neurological disorder.
* Pain intensity meeting the protocol threshold stated as VAS \>=3. \[TEYIT - because the outcome VAS is a 100-mm scale, clarify whether the intended eligibility threshold is \>=30 mm (equivalent to 3/10) rather than \>=3 mm.\]
* Physical and cognitive ability to perform the core exercise program.
* Willingness to attend two treatment sessions per week for six weeks (12 sessions total).
* Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age younger than 18 years or older than 55 years.
* Low back pain due to disc herniation, spinal stenosis, fracture, tumor, infection, or inflammatory disease.
* Nerve root involvement, marked sensory loss, or muscle weakness.
* Previous lumbar spine surgery.
* Pacemaker or other electronic implant; pregnancy; epilepsy; or active cancer.
* Open wound or skin disease in the treatment area.
* Physical therapy for low back pain within the previous month or continuation of another low back pain treatment during the study period.

Where it's running

• Semiha Atas Timurtas Private Health Professional Services Unit
  Şırnak, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: ömer şevgin
• Email: omer.sevgin@uskudar.edu.tr
• Phone: +905069787535

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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.