Low Back Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis applications on pain, range of motion, flexibility and functional capacity in patients with chronic low back pain. The study is planned as the first scientific study comparing the effectiveness of these two physiotherapy methods in the treatment of chronic low back pain. It is aimed to make national and international publications with the data obtained at the end of the study. The study will be conducted in a randomised single-blind, placebo-controlled design. 60 patients aged 18-30 years with chronic low back pain will be divided into 3 groups: therapeutic ultrasound (US) application, phonophoresis application and placebo US group. In addition to ultrasound and phonophoresis, TENS, infrared and low back exercises will be applied to all groups as treatment. Pain intensity (VAS), functional status (Oswestry disability index), flexibility (Sit-to-Sit test) and range of motion (goniometric measurements) will be assessed throughout the treatment period. The study aims to make an important contribution from a clinical and economic point of view, given the increasing prevalence of low back pain worldwide and the need for treatment. The findings may guide the development of future treatment modalities.
Interventions
OTHERUltrasound
Participants will receive ultrasound at 1.5 W/cm2 for 6 minutes (transmitter agent aquasonic gel) 5 sessions per week for 2 weeks.
OTHERPhonophoresis
Participants will receive ultrasound with 1.5 W/cm2, 6 min (transmitter diclofenac gel) for 5 sessions per week for 2 weeks.
OTHERPlacebo
Participants will receive 0 W/cm2, 6 min ultrasound, 5 sessions per week for 2 weeks.
Sponsors
KTO Karatay University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Individuals with low back pain for more than 3 months and pain intensity more than 5 according to VAS will be included in the study
Exclusion criteria
patients who have undergone surgical operations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain severity | Baseline and after 2 weeks intervation | Visual Analog Scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| functional state | Baseline and after 2 weeks intervation | Oswestry Disability Index |
| Flexibility | Baseline and after 2 weeks intervation | Sit and Reach Test |
| range of motion of the joint | Baseline and after 2 weeks intervation | Goniometry |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed