Using blood flow restriction to enhance core muscle activation in low back pain patients
The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction-based Abdominal draw-in Maneuver on Activation of Abdominal Core Muscles in Patients With Non-specific Low Back Pain
NA · China Medical University Hospital · NCT05996341
This study tests if using blood flow restriction during core exercises can help people with low back pain activate their abdominal muscles better than doing the same exercises without it.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung, Test2) |
| Trial ID | NCT05996341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of blood flow restriction (BFR) combined with the abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) to improve the activation of the transverse abdominis muscle in patients suffering from non-specific low back pain. Participants will be divided into groups, with one group receiving BFR during abdominal exercises while another group will perform the same exercises without BFR. The study aims to assess muscle activation and thickness using ultrasound at various intervals throughout the six-week intervention period. By exploring this novel approach, the research seeks to provide a new method for enhancing core stability and potentially alleviating low back pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with non-specific low back pain lasting more than six weeks and a pain index between 2 and 10.
Not a fit: Patients with acute lower back pain, stress fractures, or other serious spinal conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved core muscle activation and reduced low back pain for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using blood flow restriction for muscle activation, suggesting potential success for this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Confirm that it is caused by pathological and mental stress or illness * Non-idiopathic low back pain * persistent or intermittent pain for more than six weeks * the pain index of the scale, number is between 2 and 10 points. Exclusion Criteria: * Stress fracture * osteoporosis * acute lower back pain * Spinal tumor * spinal canal narrowing * spinal osteitis * spinal meningitis * vertebral slippage
Where this trial is running
Taichung, Test2
- Department of Physical Therapy of China Medical University — Taichung, Test2, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yueh-Ling Hsieh
- Email: sherrie@mail.cmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 04-22053366
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: Non-specific Low Back Pain