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
Active Locations (1)
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)