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NCT Number: NCT02714803

Comparison of Different Massage Techniques Plus Conservative Applications in Low Back Pain

The aim of this study is to compare of different massage techniques plus conservative aplications in low back pain treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Cankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Having non specific low back pain without any relevant ongoing pathologies such as disc prolapse, spondylolisthesis, fractures, tumor, osteoporosis, infection
  • Willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

  • Spinal surgery in the past 6 months or having to undergo surgery or invasive examinations during the study;
  • neurological disease;
  • psychiatric disease;
  • serious chronic disease that could interfere with the outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis),
  • pregnant during the study

Treatment and study plan

"Connective tissue massage" and "Conservative applications"

Behavioral

Connective tissue massage and conservative aplications were applied 5 days per week for a total of 10 sessions for 2 weeks.

"Classic massage group" and "Conservative applications"

Behavioral

Classic massage and conservative aplications were applied 5 days per week for a total of 10 sessions for 2 weeks.

"Sham massage group" and "Conservative applications"

Behavioral

Sham massage and conservative aplications were applied 5 days per week for a total of 10 sessions for 2 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in low back pain intensity as measured by Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: Change from baseline low back pain intensity at 2 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in quality of life as assessed by Short Form-36

    Time frame: Change from baseline quality of life at 2 weeks

  2. Change in functional statue as assessed by Oswestry Disability Index

    Time frame: Change from baseline functional statue at 2 weeks

  3. Change in psychologic statue as assessed by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

    Time frame: Change from baseline psychologic statue at 2 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assistant Professor

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Mar 22, 2016
Registry last updated
Mar 22, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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