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Comparison of Abdominal Draw-in Maneuver With Real-time Ultrasound Imaging Biofeedback vs Conservative Physical Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
Led by Abant Izzet Baysal University · Updated on 2025-03-06
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Participants Needed
1
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What this Trial Is About
Chronic nonspecific low back pain is a persistent condition lasting 12 weeks or longer, causing ongoing discomfort that affects physical and psychological health. This research aims to compare the effectiveness of the abdominal drawing-in maneuver performed with real-time ultrasound biofeedback versus conservative physical therapy in patients with this type of pain. The study is designed as a prospective, randomized clinical trial to better understand treatment options for chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will receive conservative physical therapy combined with the abdominal drawing-in maneuver assisted by real-time ultrasound imaging biofeedback, where patients can see their muscle activity during exercises. The second group will receive the same conservative physical therapy and perform the abdominal drawing-in maneuver with verbal instructions only. Conservative physical therapy includes treatments like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), hot packs, and therapeutic ultrasound. During the trial, participants will be assessed before treatment and again in the third week of treatment. Evaluations will include pain levels using the Visual Analogue Scale, muscle thickness, balance using the Berg Balance Scale, disability with the Oswestry Disability Index, lumbar range of motion, and quality of life measured by the EQ-5D-3L General Quality of Life Scale. This comprehensive monitoring will help determine the impact of the two exercise methods on chronic low back pain over the course of treatment.
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Brief Title
Comparison of Abdominal Draw-in Maneuver With Real-time Ultrasound Imaging Biofeedback vs Conservative Physical Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Low back pain lasting at least 3 months
- Low back pain with or without radiation to the lower limbs
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back pain
You will not qualify if you...
- Neuropathic pain symptoms
- Pregnancy
- History of infection, cancer, or trauma
- Neurological abnormalities
- History of lumbar spine surgery
- Conservative physical therapy or injections in the lumbar area within the last 6 months
- Neurological diseases like Parkinson's or Multiple Sclerosis
- Systemic diseases preventing exercise
- Mini-Mental Test score below 24
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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 - 3 weeks
Participants receive either conservative physical therapy combined with the abdominal draw-in maneuver using real-time ultrasound biofeedback or conservative physical therapy combined with verbal instruction only. Treatments include electrotherapy, hot packs, therapeutic ultrasound, and specific exercises to improve muscle control and reduce pain.
Weekly visits for up to 3 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye), 14100
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Research Team
S
Serdar KILINÇ
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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