The Effectiveness of Two Different Feedbacks in Core Stabilization Education for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
CompletedNot applicableNCT03099941
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Brief summary (from the registry)
Abstract. Insufficient motor control mechanism of transversus abdominus and multifidus muscles is the most important cause of the chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Recently, applications sre developed that generates audio and vibrant stimuli in response to anteroposterior and mediolateral rotations and can be adapted according to subject-specific movement sensitivity. Objective. The objective of this study was to compare effects of a biofeedback application that is alternative to physiotherapist feedback in core stabilization training of patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Design. This study was a parallel group randomized controlled trial with outcome assessment. Patients. The participants were 38 patients with chronic (≥12 weeks) nonspecific low back pain. Interventions. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either physiotherapist feedback or Perfect Practice (Level Belt Pro Inc.) biofeedback. Patients in both groups received 12 sessions, 30 minutes of three weekly graded functional core education trial. Measurements. Primary outcome measures were muscle strength (transversus abdominus and multifidus) pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale) and functional level (Revised Oswestry Disability Index); secondary outcomes were flexibility (modified Schober test), range of motion (universal goniometer), proprioception (Active Reposition Test), patient beliefs (Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire), psychological status (Beck Depression Index), and quality of life(36 Item Short-Form Health Survey questionnaire \[SF-36\]). Limitations. Outcome measures for muscle strength did not include objective assesment. Keywords. Chronic low back, core stabilization training, biofeedback, pain, function
Study details
- Official title
- The Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Feedback in the Core Stabilization Training for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (CNLBP): Randomized Parallel Group Trial
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Biofeedback, Pain, Chronic
- Interventions
- Other: Biofeedback
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
- Start date
- 2015-05-11
- Primary completion
- 2016-06-01
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 25 Years to 65 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Total sites listed
- 0
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 25 and 65 years * Continuous or recurrent episodes of pain in the lower back lasting for more than 12 weeks (chronic) * No specific cause for pain complaints * No other pathologic complaints or immobility * Sufficient auditory and visual communication skills and * Sufficient knowledge of the Turkish language Exclusion Criteria: * Any chronic disorder that may prevent exercise, * Personal history of neurologic or rheumatologic disease, * Pregnant or lactating women, * Patients with malignancy or a lumbar comorbidity * Terminal or progressive disease and any other musculoskeletal condition * Surgery in the last 6 months and * Any type of treatment for low back pain within past 6 months
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03099941