The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Approach
CompletedNot applicableNCT04948073
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
When the positive effects of the recently popular "Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)" approach are examined, it suggests that it may be a possible treatment option in geriatric individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CSNLP). Based on the principles of developmental kinesiology, the DNS approach takes advantage of infants' motor development curves in the treatment of motor disorders. The main focus is on regulating intra-abdominal pressure and the integrated spinal stabilizing system (ISSS) through specific functional exercises based on the positions exhibited by a healthy infant. According to the DNS, every developmental position is an exercise position, but every exercise must follow basic principles. These principles are restoration of correct respiratory pattern and intra-abdominal pressure, respectively; ensuring correct support during dynamic activities of the extremities and ensuring biomechanical alignment during movement. Considering the principles of exercise, there appears to be a potential mechanism of action for anomalies in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to examine the effect of DNS approach on functional movement patterns, balance, quality of life and exercise capacity in geriatric individuals with CNSLBP. It is the first randomized controlled study in the literature, and our hypothesis is that the DNS approach may be an effective therapeutic approach on these parameters.
Study details
- Official title
- The Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Approach on Functional Movement Patterns, Balance, Quality of Life, and Exercise Capacity in Older Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Rehabilitation
- Treatment
- Interventions
- Other: Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approach
- Other: Conventional treatment
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Start date
- 2021-06-24
- Primary completion
- 2022-04-04
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 65 Years to 85 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being an older patient seeking care for CNSLBP (with a duration of at least 3 months) without leg pain. * To have a pain intensity of at least 3 points (measured on a 0-10 point Visual Analog Scale (VAS); * The ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions, * To be over 65 years of age, * To volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * history of spinal surgery * severe spinal pathologies (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar spinal stenosis, spina bifida, spinal tumors, osteoporosis, and cauda equina syndrome) * medical contraindications to active exercise; * concomitant somatic or psychiatric disorder \[Mini-Mental State Examination score ≤24\] * neurological deficits (e.g. brain tumor and nerve palsies); specific causes of LBP (e.g. facet joint problem, disc herniation, sacroiliac joint dysfunction) * nerve root compression * spinal deformities * autoimmune diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus) * cancer
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04948073