Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Uskudar University

Conditions:

Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of functional respiratory muscle training on diaphragm function, core stabilization, respiratory muscle strength, pain, functional status and qualit...

Detailed Description

Patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSBP) have imbalances in postural control and kinetic chain. Postural control and respiratory function are mechanically and neuromuscularly interdepe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Low back pain lasting at least 3 months
  • Being between the ages of 18 and 55
  • Scoring 4 or more on the Numeric Pain Scale for the severity of low back pain
  • Having a non-specific origin (not caused by a specific pathology such as -Infection, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome)
  • Individuals with inspiratory muscle strength ≥80 mmHg
  • Individuals with a forced expiratory volume (FEV1) of 80% or more

Exclusion

  • Tumor history
  • Spine surgery in the last 12 months
  • Spinal pathology (spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis) or concomitant neurological disease or neurological findings in the leg
  • Having a chronic systemic disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Having a disease that affects the lungs and causes breathing problems
  • Participation in a physiotherapy program in the last 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 17 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06958744

Start Date

April 30 2025

End Date

September 17 2025

Last Update

December 26 2025

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Faculity of Health Sciences, Uskudar University

Istanbul, Ümraniye, Turkey (Türkiye), 34764