Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Ultrasound Versus Short Wave Diathermy in the Treatment of a Slipped Disc of the Lower Back
Lead Sponsor:
Baskent University
Conditions:
Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Chronic low back pain is a common problem which results in reduced functionality, quality of life and general well being. Conservative treatment includes patient education, exercise, maintaining a hea...
Detailed Description
Chronic lumbar pain is a common problem which results in reduced functionality, quality of life and well being. Chronic low back pain also results in many missed days of work and so is an economic bur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1)Age 20-60
- 2)Presenting to the Baskent University Faculty of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department outpatient clinic
- 3\) history of low back pain for greater than three months
- 4\) Aetiology of back pain lumbar disc herniation based on history, examination and computed tomography/ magnetic resonance imaging (protruded, extruded disc)
Exclusion
- 1)lower extremity neurological deficit, 2) infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, neoplastic, abdominal, pelvic aetiology of back pain. 3) a history of vertebral fracture, spinal surgery, spondylolisthesis 4) heat intolerance/medical contraindication to thermal treatment 5) presence of metal prosthesis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 14 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03835182
Start Date
September 14 2018
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
November 21 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06800