Online education for chronic low back pain management
The Effect of Online Therapeutic Neuroscience Education Added to Conventional Physiotherapy Program on Clinical Outcomes, Treatment Expectations and Satisfaction Levels in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study is testing whether an online education program about pain, combined with traditional physiotherapy, can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Bilgi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Atasehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06847763 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the long-term effects of online Therapeutic Neuroscience Education (TNE) combined with a 6-week conventional physiotherapy program on individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The approach focuses on educating participants about pain neurophysiology to reduce fear and avoidance behaviors, enhance functionality, and improve treatment satisfaction. Participants will be randomized into two groups to assess the effectiveness of this combined intervention on pain, disability, and overall health outcomes. The study aims to provide a lasting educational resource for managing chronic pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20-55 with chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months and a pain score of 3-8.
Not a fit: Patients with other orthopedic or neurological disorders, recent trauma, or those who have undergone lumbar surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While TNE has shown effectiveness in chronic pain conditions, this specific online application is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 20-60 * Literate * Having received a score of 24 or above in the Mini-Mental Status Assessment * Having internet access * Having back pain for more than 3 months * Having pain between 3-8 on the Numerical Pain Scale * Individuals with chronic back pain whose symptoms are not radicular Exclusion Criteria: * Having other orthopedic/neurological disorders that will affect the evaluation and treatment * Patients with vertebral compression fractures on MRI and lumbar radiography * Patients with unstable neurological findings * Patients using analgesic medication during treatment * Patients with rheumatological and inflammatory diseases * Patients with acute trauma * Patients who are pregnant * Patients who have undergone lumbar region surgery
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Atasehir
- Ornek Medical Clinic — Istanbul, Atasehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mine Gulden Polat, Prof.
- Email: guldenpolat2002@yahoo.com
- Phone: 90053 251 3686
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.