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Effectiveness of a Visual Feedback Exercise Program Following Lumbar Surgery
Led by Suleyman Demirel University · Updated on 2026-02-03
42
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
128 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of stabilization exercises performed with visual feedback guided by a laser pointer after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery with that of standard stabilization exercises. The study, planned as a randomized controlled trial, will include 42 individuals aged 18-65 who have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy. Participants will be divided into two groups: a control group and a laser-guided exercise group. Both groups will undergo supervised stabilization exercises 3 days a week for 8 weeks, starting from the 6th postoperative week. The outcome measures were defined as pain, disability, back awareness, trunk muscle endurance, reaction time, balance, function, and lumbar proprioception. The findings are expected to demonstrate the effectiveness of visual feedback-assisted stabilization exercises in postoperative rehabilitation and contribute to clinical practice.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of a Visual Feedback Exercise Program Following Lumbar Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy surgery
- Be able to read and write in Turkish
You will not qualify if you...
- Have had previous lumbar disc herniation surgery
- Have had lumbar spine fusion surgery
- Have a body mass index above 30
- Have suspected or confirmed tumors in the lumbar spine or spinal canal
- Have severe heart failure or cerebrovascular accident
- Have cauda equina syndrome or other lumbar spine diseases
- Have heart conditions, orthopedic contraindications, or systemic diseases preventing exercise participation
- Refuse to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Antalya Provincal Health Directorate Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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İsmet Tümtürk, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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