Investigation of Different Treatment Approaches in Elderly Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
CompletedNot applicableNCT06835270
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Brief summary (from the registry)
Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a common issue among the elderly, affecting their physical health, daily activities, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. This study aimed to compare the effects of various interventions, including standard therapy (ST), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), yoga, kinesiology taping (KT), awareness education, and home exercises on pain, disability, sleep quality, and quality of life in elderly with CNSLBP. In line with the objectives of this randomized controlled trial, the following hypotheses have been formulated: Hypothesis 1: Standard treatment and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) have an effect on pain, disability status, sleep, and quality of life in elderly individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP). Hypothesis 2: Yoga has an effect on pain, disability status, sleep, and quality of life in elderly individuals with CNSLBP. Hypothesis 3: Educational sessions and home exercise programs have an effect on pain, disability status, sleep, and quality of life in elderly individuals with CNSLBP. Hypothesis 4: Kinesiology taping and home exercise programs have an effect on pain, disability status, sleep, and quality of life in elderly individuals with CNSLBP. The study was conducted at a private physical therapy and rehabilitation center in the Aegean region between July 2024 and November 2024. Patients were randomly assigned to four different groups. Group 1 (G1): Participants received standard physiotherapy approaches, including therapeutic ultrasound and hot packs, in addition to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). TENS was applied using two channels with 5x5 cm electrodes placed over the thoracic 12 and sacral 1 regions. Four electrodes were used for 20 minutes with a pulse width of 50-100 µs and a frequency of 60-120 Hz. Group 2 (G2): Participants engaged in Iyengar yoga sessions that included asanas, pranayama, and mental focus exercises. The ses…
Study details
- Official title
- Investigation of Different Treatment Approaches in Elderly Individuals With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Comparative Randomized Study
- Conditions
- Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
- Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
- Interventions
- Other: Yoga Exercises
- Device: Standard physiotherapy approaches
- Other: Kinesiology taping
- Behavioral: Awareness training for low back pain
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
- Start date
- 2024-07-01
- Primary completion
- 2024-11-30
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 65 Years to 86 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- true
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Be able to understand verbal and visual communications * Be literate * To volunteer for the study * Be 65 years of age or older * Have Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain (CNSLBP) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who wish to withdraw from the study * Those with spinal infections, radiculopathy, myelopathy, autoimmune diseases, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures * Cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases that may contraindicate participation."
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06835270