Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back PainNCT06875180
The Effects of Tele-Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
A study testing Tele-rehabilitation exercise and Face-to-face exercise in people with Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Pınar Kuyulu at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and normal range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study included 100 patients aged 18-64 years with chronic non-specific low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Tele-rehabilitation exercise and Face-to-face exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Dec 2023to 30 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18-64 years of age,
- Having non-specific low back pain for ≥3 months,
- Not having radicular symptoms related to low back pain
Who cannot join
- History of surgery on the spine and/or extremities,
- Diagnosis of malignancy,
- Orthopaedic and neurological disorders affecting the evaluation and treatment, - Psychiatric illness,
- Physical therapy for low back pain in the last six months,
- Being pregnant.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Tele-Rehabilitation on Pain, Kinesiophobia and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and normal range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study included 100 patients aged 18-64 years with chronic non-specific low back pain. In our study, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform and to 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge. In our study, pain was assessed with the VAS, disability was assessed with the ODI, kinesiophobia was assessed with the TKS, and ROM was assessed with a goniometer. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in VAS values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the pain level decreased in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ODI values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the level of disability decreased in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in TKS values and no difference was observed according to the measurement times in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ROM values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and ROM values increased. In conclusion, telerehabilitation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain is as effective as face-to-face exercise training in improving pain, disability and range of motion levels, but the effect of telerehabilitation on improving kinesiophobia has not been found.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and normal range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study included 100 patients aged 18-64 years with chronic non-specific low back pain. In our study, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform and to 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge. In our study, pain was assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability was assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), kinesiophobia was assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), and Range of Motion (ROM) was assessed with a goniometer. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in VAS values between both groups (p>0.05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the pain level decreased in both groups (p<0.05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ODI values between both groups (p>0,05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the level of disability decreased in both groups (p<0,05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in TKS values (p>0,05) and no difference was observed according to the measurement times in both groups (p>0,05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ROM values between both groups (p>0.05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and ROM values increased (p<0.05). In conclusion, telerehabilitation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain is as effective as face-to-face exercise training in improving pain, disability and range of motion levels, but the effect of telerehabilitation on improving kinesiophobia has not been found.
- Conditions
- Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Tele-rehabilitation exercise, Face-to-face exercise
- Keywords
- Chronic non-specific low back pain, telerehabilitation, McKenzie, disability, kinesiophobia, pain, range of motion
- Medical subject headings
- Kinesiophobia, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tele-rehabilitation exerciseOther
For this group, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform.
Face-to-face exerciseOther
For this group, 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-rehabilitation group | Experimental | Tele-rehabilitation exercise was applied to this group. Receives: Other: Tele-rehabilitation exercise |
| Face-to-face group | Active comparator | This group underwent conventional face-to-face exercise. Receives: Other: Face-to-face exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Disability
In our study, disability has assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Measured: 18 months
Pain intensity
In our study, pain has assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 to 10
Measured: 18 months
Kinesiophobia
In our study, kinesiophobia has assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS). Scores range from 17 to 68 points.
Measured: 18 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Range of motion
In our study, Range of Motion (ROM) has assessed with a goniometer.
Measured: 18 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2025
- Study start10 Dec 2023
- Primary completion30 Jun 2025
- Study completion30 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pınar Kuyulu
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Pınar Kuyulu, Sanko University
- Investigators
- Arzu Demirguc, PhD, Professor, Study director, Sanko University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06875180
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/25
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 29 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: The publication of the scientific article in a journal might be shared with other researchers.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Tele-Rehabilitation on Pain, Kinesiophobia and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06875180
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023/25
- Conditions
- Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- Chronic non-specific low back pain, telerehabilitation, McKenzie, disability, kinesiophobia, pain, range of motion
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pınar KuyuluUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and normal range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study included 100 patients aged 18-64 years with chronic non-specific low back pain. In our study, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform and to 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge. In our study, pain was assessed with the VAS, disability was assessed with the ODI, kinesiophobia was assessed with the TKS, and ROM was assessed with a goniometer. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in VAS values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the pain level decreased in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ODI values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the level of disability decreased in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in TKS values and no difference was observed according to the measurement times in both groups. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ROM values between both groups, a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and ROM values increased. In conclusion, telerehabilitation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain is as effective as face-to-face exercise training in improving pain, disability and range of motion levels, but the effect of telerehabilitation on improving kinesiophobia has not been found.
Detailed description
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation on pain, disability, kinesiophobia and normal range of motion in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The study included 100 patients aged 18-64 years with chronic non-specific low back pain. In our study, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform and to 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge. In our study, pain was assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability was assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), kinesiophobia was assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), and Range of Motion (ROM) was assessed with a goniometer. As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in VAS values between both groups (p>0.05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the pain level decreased in both groups (p<0.05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ODI values between both groups (p>0,05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and the level of disability decreased in both groups (p<0,05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in TKS values (p>0,05) and no difference was observed according to the measurement times in both groups (p>0,05). As a result of our study, there was no statistically significant difference in ROM values between both groups (p>0.05), a statistically significant difference was observed in both groups according to the measurement times and ROM values increased (p<0.05). In conclusion, telerehabilitation in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain is as effective as face-to-face exercise training in improving pain, disability and range of motion levels, but the effect of telerehabilitation on improving kinesiophobia has not been found.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-rehabilitation group | Experimental | Other: Tele-rehabilitation exerciseTele-rehabilitation exercise was applied to this group. |
| Face-to-face group | Active comparator | Other: Face-to-face exerciseThis group underwent conventional face-to-face exercise. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being between 18-64 years of age,
- Having non-specific low back pain for ≥3 months,
- Not having radicular symptoms related to low back pain
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of surgery on the spine and/or extremities,
- Diagnosis of malignancy,
- Orthopaedic and neurological disorders affecting the evaluation and treatment, - Psychiatric illness,
- Physical therapy for low back pain in the last six months,
- Being pregnant.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-rehabilitation exerciseFor this group, McKenzie extension exercises were applied to 50 patients online via the zoom platform. | Other | Tele-rehabilitation group |
| Face-to-face exerciseFor this group, 50 patients face-to-face in the clinical environment under the supervision of a physiotherapist in charge. | Other | Face-to-face group |
Primary outcome
Disability
Time frame: 18 months
In our study, disability has assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Pain intensity
Time frame: 18 months
In our study, pain has assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 to 10
Kinesiophobia
Time frame: 18 months
In our study, kinesiophobia has assessed with the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS). Scores range from 17 to 68 points.
1 secondary outcome
Range of motion
Time frame: 18 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. The publication of the scientific article in a journal might be shared with other researchers.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Arzu Demirguc, PhD, Professor study director
Sanko University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tele-rehabilitation exercise and Face-to-face exercise in people with Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Pınar Kuyulu at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Disability (time frame: 18 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2026.