Actively Recruiting
The Effect of Close Follow-up by a Physician in Addition to a Conventional Physical Therapy Program in Patients With Low Back Pain
Led by Istanbul Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-16
74
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of close follow-up by a physician in addition to a conventional physical therapy program for adults aged 18 to 65 who have subacute or chronic mechanical low back pain. The study aims to compare outcomes between two groups and understand how daily physician-patient meetings might influence pain and disability. The trial is randomized with two groups and sponsored by Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group receives a conventional physical therapy program that includes hot packs, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and core stabilization exercises. The study group receives the same physical therapy along with daily close follow-up meetings with a physician during sessions. Psychosocial risk is assessed at the start using the STarT Back Screening Tool. Patients will be evaluated through various clinical assessments including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Beck's Depression Inventory, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, and Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs. Assessments occur at baseline, day 5 after treatment, and one month after treatment. The study tracks pain, disability, psychological factors, and neuropathic symptoms over this period to understand the effects of the interventions.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Close Follow-up on Patients With Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18-65 with subacute or chronic mechanical back pain
- Suitable for a physical therapy program
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients describing inflammatory back pain
- Spondyloarthropathies and other rheumatological diseases
- History of spinal surgery
- Patients with sensory disturbances and psychiatric diagnoses
- Fibromyalgia
- Patients with malignancies
- Patients with active infectious findings
- Patients with a history of radiotherapy
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 5 days
Participants undergo a conventional physical therapy program that includes hot packs, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and core stabilization exercises. Some participants receive close follow-up by a physician with daily meetings during therapy sessions.
Daily visits during the therapy sessions
Duration - 1 month post-treatment
Participants are evaluated on pain and functional outcomes after completion of the treatment program.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34093
Actively Recruiting
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
Similar Trials
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Get in touch with our team for quick support
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here