Evaluation of a multimedia app for patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Low Back Pain

Evaluation of multimedia mobile application effects on patients with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Low Back Pain comparing with control group - a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20141221020380N3

Enrollment

176

Registered

2018-07-14

Start date

2019-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-08-26

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

Conditions

Condition 1: low back pain. Condition 2: thoracic outlet syndrome. Low back pain Brachial plexus disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: In the intervention group, the application install on the patient's mobile phone and the patient uses the application for 6 weeks. Intervention 2: Control Group: Th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People's willingness to complete the questionnaire and use the software The patient has an adequate level of cognitive and physical literacy familiar with how the smartphone works.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with any other illness will exclude from the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The Severity of Pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Numeric Rating Scale.;EAST Test. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: By specialist: Record the amount of time a patient can hold his/her hands above the head.;Disability of Low Back Pain Patients. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire.;Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Disability Questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

The Severity of Pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Numeric Rating Scale.;EAST Test. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: By specialist: Record the amount of time a patient can hold his/her hands above the head.;Disability of Low Back Pain Patients. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire.;Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Disability Questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 6 weeks after the intervention (use of the application). Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaeideh Goharinejad

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

gohari.2490@gmail.com+98 936 549 2286

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026