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NCT Number: NCT06957951

Effectiveness of WBV-Supported Core Training on Lumbar Disc Herniation

"This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of conventional physiotherapy, core stabilization exercises, and WBV-supported core stabilization exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, quality of life, and sleep quality in male patients with lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits."

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbar Disc Herniation Back Pain Bone Diseases Dyssomnias Hernia Intervertebral Disc Displacement Low Back Pain Mental Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders Spinal Diseases

Age range

30 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Atatürk University Medical Faculty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

"This study aimed to compare the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV)-supported core exercises, standard core exercises, and conventional physiotherapy on pain, disability, quality of life, and sleep quality among male patients aged 30-50 years with lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits. Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups and underwent 12 sessions over 4 weeks. The outcomes assessed were pain (VAS), disability (ODI), quality of life (SF-36), and sleep quality (PSQI)."

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • • Male gender
  • Age between 30 and 50 years
  • Diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation (L4-L5 or L5-S1)
  • No neurological deficits

Exclusion criteria

  • • Prior lumbar surgery
  • Severe cardiopulmonary or musculoskeletal disorders
  • Uncontrolled systemic diseases
  • Participation in another clinical trial

Treatment and study plan

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other

Application of hot packs, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), therapeutic ultrasound, and posture/activity education for low back pain management.

Core Stabilization Exercises

Behavioral

Supervised core stabilization exercises including planks, bird-dog, and pelvic bridging, targeting trunk muscle strength and stability.

WBV-Supported Core Exercises

Behavioral

Core stabilization exercises performed on a whole-body vibration platform (30 Hz frequency, low amplitude ~2 mm) during exercise execution to enhance neuromuscular stimulation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity (VAS)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Change in pain scores measured by Visual Analog Scale.

  2. Functional Disability (ODI)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Change in disability scores measured by Oswestry Disability Index.

  3. Quality of Life (SF-36)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Change in quality of life scores

  4. Sleep Quality (PSQI)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Change in sleep quality scores.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Collaborators

  • Ataturk University
  • Erzurum Technical University

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of WBV-Supported Core Training on Pain, Function, and Sleep in Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: WBV-LDH

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 6, 2025
Registry last updated
May 6, 2025

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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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