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NCT Number: NCT07170501

Postural Control as a Predictor of Disability, Fall-Related Fear, and Social Participation in Elderly Women With Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is prevalent among elderly women and is often associated with impaired postural control, increased fear of falling, and reduced community participation. Understanding the interplay between these factors is essential for effective rehabilitation and fall prevention strategies in this vulnerable population.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

55 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Azza Mohammed

Giza, 12511, Egypt

About this study

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate

  • the relationship between postural control and its predictive value for fear of falling, disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and community integration in elderly women with NSLBP.
  • test whether postural control is a predictor for disability, fall-related fear and social engagement or not.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Inclusion criteria include independent ambulation with or without assistive devices and a clinical diagnosis of non-specific low back pain persisting for at least three months.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants presenting with specific low back pain due to identifiable organic or pathological causes-such as herniated discs, spinal infections, fractures, tumors, inflammatory arthropathies, or neurological disorders affecting balance or gait-will be excluded to maintain sample homogeneity. Additional exclusion criteria include recent lower limb orthopedic surgery (within the past six months), uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic diseases, uncorrected visual or vestibular impairments, and severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24).

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. balance assessed by BBS

    Time frame: three months

Secondary outcomes

  1. disabilty assessed by ODI

    Time frame: three months

  2. Fall-related fear

    Time frame: three months

  3. community integration

    Time frame: three months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Postural Control as a Predictor of Disability, Fall-Related Fear, and Social Participation in Elderly Women With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 12, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 12, 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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