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The Relationship Between Disability, Fear Avoidance Beliefs, Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Chronic Low Back Pain
Led by Istanbul Arel University · Updated on 2025-03-11
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating the multidimensional profiles of adults aged 18 to 50 with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The study aims to understand how disability relates to fear avoidance beliefs, physical performance, and quality of life in this group. It focuses on key aspects such as disability levels, fear avoidance attitudes, and overall health-related quality of life to better characterize the experience of those living with CLBP. Participants will undergo assessments that measure disability using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), fear avoidance attitudes with the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire for Physical Activity (FABQ-PA), and quality of life with the Short Form-12 (SF-12). Physical performance will be evaluated through trunk endurance via McGill endurance tests, functional mobility with the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), dynamic balance using the Y-balance test, and static balance through the single leg stance test. All assessments are conducted on the first day of participation. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and physical tests designed to evaluate their disability, fear related to physical activity, quality of life, and various aspects of physical function. Researchers will use these measurements to explore correlations between these factors in individuals with chronic low back pain. The study does not involve treatments but focuses on observation and assessment of participants' physical and psychological status at the outset of the study period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Relationship Between Disability, Fear Avoidance Beliefs, Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Chronic Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Back pain lasting at least 3 months
- Pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale
- Age between 18 and 50 years
You will not qualify if you...
- History of spinal surgery or trauma
- Back pain caused by rheumatic diseases, multiple sclerosis, malignancy, or other specified conditions
- Spinal instability conditions such as spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
- Pregnancy
- Obesity with BMI 30 kg/m² or higher
- Orthopedic problems or chronic diseases that may interfere with the testing
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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 day
Participants undergo assessments to measure disability, fear avoidance beliefs, physical performance, and quality of life related to chronic low back pain.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye), 34500
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Research Team
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Tuğba Akgüller Eker, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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