Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Connective Tissue Massage and Core Training in Mechanical Low Back Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Fenerbahce University

Conditions:

Mechanical Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study will investigate the effects of connective tissue massage combined with core stabilization exercises in patients with mechanical low back pain. Participants will be as...

Detailed Description

This randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) combined with core stabilization exercises (CSEs) on pain, functionality, endurance, and quality ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants will be 20-55 years of age.
  • Participants will have a clinician-confirmed diagnosis of mechanical low back pain and will be referred by specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Participants will have adequate cognitive ability to follow assessments and the treatment protocol and will agree to attend supervised sessions (2×/week for 8 weeks) and to perform daily home exercises.
  • Participants will provide informed consent prior to any study procedures

Exclusion

  • Participants will be excluded if they have a history of lumbar spine surgery.
  • Participants will be excluded for conditions affecting the lumbar region, including inflammatory arthritis, tumor, or infectious diseases.
  • Participants will be excluded if they present congenital anomalies of the lumbosacral region or secondary orthopedic problems that could interfere with the study.
  • Participants will be excluded if they have neurological disorders (e.g.,Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis) or systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
  • Any medical condition judged by the investigators to preclude safe participation or adherence to the protocol will lead to exclusion.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07193251

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

September 25 2025

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Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)