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Efficacy of Laser Pointer-Guided Visual Feedback Stabilization Exercise Program After Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Suleyman Demirel University · Updated on 2026-02-03
42
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of stabilization exercises with visual feedback guided by a laser pointer compared to standard stabilization exercises following lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. This randomized controlled trial includes 42 adults aged 18 to 65 who have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy. The purpose is to determine if laser-guided visual feedback enhances postoperative rehabilitation by improving pain, disability, back awareness, trunk muscle endurance, reaction time, balance, function, and lumbar proprioception. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: a laser-guided exercise group or a control group. Both groups receive supervised stabilization exercise programs three times a week for eight weeks, starting six weeks after surgery. The laser-guided group performs exercises with additional visual feedback from a laser pointer placed on the lumbar region, helping guide movements. The exercises include pelvic tilt, sit-ups, bird-dog, abdominal bracing, planks, bridge building, pelvic floor, and breathing exercises. Both groups also receive a postoperative training program in video format. During the study, outcomes are assessed at the start (postoperative week 6) and after the intervention (postoperative week 14). Participants undergo evaluations for pain, disability, lumbar proprioception, back awareness, trunk muscle endurance, reaction time, balance, and functional performance. The study will monitor participants closely through these assessments to understand the impact of visual feedback on recovery after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief 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 understand Turkish
You will not qualify if you...
- Have had previous lumbar disc herniation surgery
- Have had 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 a history of stroke
- Have cauda equina syndrome or other lumbar spine diseases
- Have heart conditions, orthopedic issues, or systemic diseases that prevent exercise participation
- Refuse to participate in the study
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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 - 8 weeks
Participants undergo a supervised stabilization exercise program three times per week for eight weeks, starting six weeks after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. The exercises include various stabilization movements, with one group receiving additional visual feedback using a laser pointer.
3 visits per week for 8 weeks (in-person)
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
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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