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Evaluating an Intervention Program Using WeChat for Patients after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Evaluating an Intervention Program Using WeChat for Patients after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500113838
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-03
Start date
2023-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Lumbar disc herniation

Interventions

Control group:Receiving routine care without any exercise-related recommendations
Tai chi group:Receive a home exercise program and visit the rehabilitation clinic regularly
Internet + Rehabilitation group:Receive guidance and supervision from a physiotherapist through the wechat app

Sponsors

The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients undergoing PELD with LDH in the Department of Spinal Surgery of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from August 2023 to October 2023 were enrolled. 2.Patients range in age from 35 to 60 and include both men and women. The diagnosis of LDH is based on clinical findings consistent with the characteristics of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which are ultimately confirmed during surgery. 3.The surgical indication is low back pain caused by a herniated disc, often accompanied by radiation to the lower extremities, which cannot be completely relieved by conservative treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were surgical site infection, history of lumbar surgery, cognitive impairment due to neurological or psychiatric illness that limited the patient's understanding of the task, poor physical condition, and any conditions that limited the rehabilitation program.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Oswestry Disability Index;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Pain Rating ;Exercise Adherence Rating ;EuroQol Five-Dimensional ;Flexor endurance test and extensor endurance;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXuexiao Ma

The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University,

maxuexiao2024@126.com+86 186 6180 7895

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026