Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effects of Multifidus Lift Exercise on Endurance, Pain, and Disability in University Students With Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Mehmet Akif Guler
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Nonspecific low back pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that also affects many young adults, including university students. It can negatively impact academic performance, daily life, and overall...
Detailed Description
Background and Rationale. Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is highly prevalent in young adults and is associated with decreased academic performance, daily activity limitations, and reduced well-bein...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 25 years
- Currently enrolled as a university student at Selçuk University
- Willing to participate voluntarily and sign informed consent form
- Medically suitable for exercise participation
- For NSCLBP group:
- History of nonspecific chronic low back pain within the past 3 months
- Physician confirmation of nonspecific low back pain
- Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) ≥ 21% (moderate disability)
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 3.5
- For Healthy control group:
- No history of low back pain within the past 3 months
- Physician confirmation of no contraindications for exercise
Exclusion
- Presence of radicular pain or nerve root compression symptoms
- History of spinal surgery
- Neurological deficits within the past 3 months (e.g., muscle weakness, reflex loss, paresthesia)
- Systemic infection or systemic disease affecting participation
- Cardiovascular or pulmonary disease contraindicating exercise
- Clinical "red flag" symptoms (e.g., saddle anesthesia, bowel/bladder incontinence, fever, known cancer)
- Pregnancy
- Regular use of analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory medications
- Participation in regular exercise programs in the past 3 months
- Active involvement in sports directly affecting lumbar muscles (e.g., fitness, pilates, yoga, swimming)
- Inability to comply with exercise sessions or study protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 28 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07182825
Start Date
October 1 2025
End Date
February 28 2026
Last Update
September 19 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Selçuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye), 42130