Clinical trials: Low Back Dysfunction
Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain, Cognitive Decline
The Impacts of Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain on Cognitive Functions of Older Adults
Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a prevalent condition among older adult and has been associated with an increased risk of executive function impairment.
- Conditions
- Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain, Cognitive Decline, Cross-Sectional Study, Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT06704425
- Testing
- For observational studies, participants are not assigned an intervention as part of the study.
- Where
- 3 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain
Research Protocol for Karuna Labs Inc.: Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Reality Graded Motor Imagery for Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate, in two phases: (1) the feasibility and safety of Virtual Embodiment Therapy in treating chronic pain of lower back and upper limbs and (2) the efficacy of Virtual Embodiment Therapy on…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04060875
- Testing
- Karuna Labs Virtual Reality Software
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karuna Labs Inc.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Low Back Pain
Myofascial Release Therapy for TMD Pain: A Randomized Trial
We aim to compare the effectiveness of MFR and exercise therapy on mobility and function by investigating the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the…
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Low Back Pain, Myofascial Release
- Trial name
- NCT05673642
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Heart Rate Variability
Autonomic Differences in Heart Rate Variability Between Healthy and Chronic Low Back Pain Subjects
This study aims to evaluate the autonomic differences in heart rate variability (HRV) between healthy individuals and those with chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Heart Rate Variability, Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06760390
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura
Cognitive Dysfunction, Low Back Pain
Frequency of Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study evaluates cognitive dysfunction status and related factors in patients with chronic low back pain over the age of 60.
- Trial name
- NCT06278467
- Testing
- visual pain scale (VASpain/fatigue), Beck depression index (BDI),, Pain catastrophizing scale, sleep quality with a single Likert type question in the Pittsburgh questionnaire, Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, quality of life with Short Form-36 ( SF-36),
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Diastasis Recti
Low Back Pain and Motor Control Dysfunction After Pregnancy- the Possible Role of Abdominal Rectus Muscle Diastasis
The aim of this study was to compare participants with increased symptoms after index pregnancy with those reporting no change in back pain or subjective movement control and analyzed their inter rectus distance (IRD).
- Trial name
- D2 (NCT05485844)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Neck Pain, Low Back Pain
Study to Demonstrate That Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR) is an Effective Evaluation Tool for Musculoskeletal Neck or Back Pain
The investigators hypothesize that non able-bodied participants with reported acute, sub-acute, or chronic symptoms of neck or back pain of a musculoskeletal origin will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray and blood…
- Trial name
- NCT00134225
- Testing
- Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iTech Medical, Inc.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency
Low-Level Laser Therapy and Orthotic Insole in Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency
The purpose of this study is to compare low-level laser therapy and insole interventions on pain, function and muscle strength in subjects with posterior tendon insufficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT03363074
- Testing
- Orthotic Insole, Low-Level Laser
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Abnormally Decreased Muscle Contraction
Abdominal Wall Evaluation in Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study was to evaluate feed-forward contraction of the transversus abdominis and thickness of the transversus abdominis, obliquus internus, and obliquus externus during calm and standardized respiration in low…
- Trial name
- NCT01488760
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain, Cognitive Decline
The Impacts of Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain on Cognitive Functions of Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a common condition among older adults and has been associated with an increased risk of executive function impairment.
- Conditions
- Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain, Cognitive Decline, Longitudinal Study, Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT07134699
- Testing
- Participants are not assigned an intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Low Back Pain
Laser Acupuncture and Acupressure for Low Back Pain
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common, huge health and socioeconomic health problem that affects physiological functions and reduces work efficiency in nurses.
- Trial name
- NCT04423445
- Testing
- Laser acupuncture combined with acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- En Chu Kong Hospital
Low Back Pain
The Study Focuses on the Release of the Iliolumbar Ligament Using a Pumped Technique, Addressing Its Tightness Caused by Excessive Anterior Pelvic Tilt During Pregnancy. This Condition Often Results in Low Back Pain and Mechanical Dysfunction of the Lumbar and Sacroiliac Regions.
The iliolumbar ligament, one of the sacroiliac ligaments, has been identified in recent research as a contributor to low back pain when tight.
- Trial name
- NCT06785363
- Testing
- pumped technique for ilio-lumbar ligament release, Hot Packs
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Chronic Neck Pain
Comparative Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Cervical Pain, Lumbar Pain, and Healthy Controls
This is a cross-sectional study designed to evaluate potential differences in heart rate variability (HRV) indices based on the affected body region (cervical vs lumbar) in individuals with chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Chronic Neck Pain, Heart Rate Variability, Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06890793
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura
Low Back Pain
Study on the Sociopsychoemotional Mechanism of Dysfunction in Patients With Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain is defined as pain that extends from the 12th rib to the iliac bone, and its increasing incidence makes it one of the major causes of decreased productivity worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06684665
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Back Pain, Back Pain Lower Back
Use of Ultrasound Imaging in Confirming Osteopathic Spinal Diagnosis
In the field of Osteopathic Medicine, diagnosis of potential areas of dysfunction are diagnosed by the physician using their hands and expertise in noticing subtle differences in symmetry, tone, swelling etc..
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Back Pain Lower Back, Back Pain Lower Back Chronic, Back Pain With Radiation
- Trial name
- NCT07858071
- Testing
- Spinal Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Touro College and University System
Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Study Comparing Cortical Function and Dysfunction Tests in Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to explore the cortical regulation of the paraspinal muscles in chronic low back pain. These (possible) changes in regulatory mechanisms are being compared to other motor control tests in order to…
- Trial name
- NCT00924495
- Testing
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuopio University Hospital
Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Piriformis Syndrome
Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Piriformis Syndrome, Somatic Dysfunction of Sacral Region (Finding)
- Trial name
- NCT05023005
- Testing
- Strain-Counterstrain treatment of piriformis muscle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Low Back Pain, Sex Disorder
Sexual Disability in Low Back Pain and Physiotherapy
A treatment centered on the person uses an approach capable of considering all the components of disability, from a physical, psychological and social point of views.
- Trial name
- NCT05636423
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 502 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Back Pain, Lumbar Pain
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Back Pain
This study will investigate if Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is beneficial for patients presenting with back pain.
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Thoracic Pain, Somatic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03892759
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Low Back Pain
Sequential Core Stability Corrective Exercise Approach in Lower Crossed Syndrome
The objective of the study will be to determine the effects of Sequential Core Stability Corrective Exercise Approach for Alignment and Muscle Function in Lower Crossed Syndrome.
- Trial name
- SCSCRLCS (NCT05505851)
- Testing
- Control, Sequential Core Stability Corrective Exercise Approach
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University