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The effect of massage on the treatment of low back pain before corrective exercises

Investigating the effect of massage on chronic low back pain in the elderly undergoing corrective movements

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200125046246N1
Enrollment
70
Registered
2020-04-09
Start date
2019-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

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

Conditions

Non-specific chronic low back pain. M54

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Receiving 20 minutes of massage by the researcher and in each session for the patient before performing the corrective movements prescribed by the physiotherapist.

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elderly with nonspecific chronic low back pain ranging in age from 60 to 80 years According to VAS measurements, their back pain score is greater than 3.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of respiratory, heart disease, malignant tumors, tuberculosis, cutaneous lesions and severe skin allergies

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The effect of massage on Low back pain score in the Quebec and Vas questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of LBP before intervention for both sample and control groups and after intervention for both groups. Method of measurement: Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale and VAS(visual Analougue Scale).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Low back pain score. Timepoint: Low back pain score 1 month after intervention for both sample and control groups. Method of measurement: Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale and VAS(visual Analougue Scale).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohamad Afshar

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

afshar_m_1343@yahoo.com+98 31 5554 0021

Outcome results

None listed

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