Validity and Reliability of Face-to-Face and Tele-Assessment of Core Stability and Functional Capacity
CompletedNCT07256873
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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)
This study aims to compare the validity and reliability of core stability and functional capacity measurements when performed face-to-face and through tele-assessment in individuals with chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain affects a large portion of the adult population and is associated with reduced core muscle endurance, impaired postural control, and decreased functional capacity. Tele-assessment has become increasingly important, especially after the pandemic, but there is limited evidence regarding its validity and reliability for physical performance tests. In this study, 36 individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain will complete core stability tests (plank, side plank, Biering-Sørensen test, and trunk flexor endurance test), functional capacity tests (Timed Up and Go, 30-Second Chair Stand, and 1-Minute Stair Climb), and questionnaires including the Visual Analog Scale and the Oswestry Disability Index. Assessments will be performed by the same physiotherapist first face-to-face in the clinic, then by tele-assessment, and tele-assessment will be repeated after 5-7 days to assess test-retest reliability. The results are expected to show whether tele-assessment provides accurate and reliable measurements compared with traditional face-to-face evaluation. The findings may support the safe and evidence-based use of tele-assessment methods in physiotherapy practice for individuals with chronic low back pain.
Study details
- Official title
- Comparison of Validity and Reliability of Core Stability and Functional Capacity Assessments Using Face-to-Face and Tele-Assessment Methods in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
- Start date
- 2025-11-30
- Primary completion
- 2026-01-30
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 65 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must have been diagnosed with chronic (\>3 months) nonspecific low back pain. * Must be between 18 and 65 years of age. * Must be able to independently perform activities of daily living. * Must not have had previous surgery for low back pain. * Must be clinically fit to safely perform the tests specified in the research protocol. * Must have access to the necessary technology (mobile phone, tablet, or computer, internet connection) to participate in in-person and tele-assessment sessions. * Must be willing to participate in the study and provide written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of back surgery or serious trauma. * History of neurological, rheumatological, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disease. * Presence of severe scoliosis, kyphosis, or other structural spinal deformities. * Acute pain, serious musculoskeletal injury, or orthopedic problem that prevents exercise. * Inability to perform tests safely due to vision and/or hearing loss. * Inability to follow instructions due to psychiatric or cognitive problems. * Lack of technological infrastructure for online interviews and tele-assessments.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07256873