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Thoracolumbar Fascia Stiffness and Pain Parameters in Young Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
Led by Atılım University · Updated on 2024-08-05
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to examine the biomechanical properties of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) and pain-related factors such as pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and pain sensitivity in young adults with and without non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP). The study addresses the common problem of low back pain and considers the role of fascia, which has many pain receptors, in chronic pain conditions. A total of 50 participants will be included, divided into a group with chronic LBP and a healthy control group. Participants will undergo several assessments to measure pain and biomechanical properties. These include the Numerical Pain Scale (NMS) for subjective pain intensity, a Digital Algometer to assess pressure pain threshold, the Pain Sensitivity Scale (PSS), and the Myotonometer MyotonPRO device to evaluate TLF stiffness, elasticity, and tonus at specific spinal and rib levels. The two groups consist of adults aged 18 to 50 years, with the LBP group having pain lasting at least 3 months. During the study, pain severity, pain threshold of the fascia, and pain sensitivity will be assessed. Data will be analyzed using statistical software with significance set at p<0.05. The primary outcomes include changes in pain intensity measured by NMS, fascia stiffness, and pain sensitivity over one month. Participants will be monitored throughout the study period, which begins in July 2024 and ends in September 2024.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Changes in Thoracolumbar Fascia Stiffness and Pain Parameters in Young Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 to 50 years
- Participants with chronic low back pain lasting more than 3 months
- Healthy male and female volunteers without chronic low back pain
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of orthopedic diseases
- Presence of neurological diseases
- Presence of systemic diseases
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 month
Participants undergo assessments related to pain properties, including pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, pain sensitivity, and biomechanical parameters of the thoracolumbar fascia.
1 baseline visit and follow-up assessments over 1 month
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Atılım University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06830
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Research Team
N
Naime Uluğ, PT,PhD
S
Süleyman Korkusuz, PT,PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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