Comparison of Effectiveness of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ( TENS ) with and without Core Stabilization Exercise on Pain and Functional Status of Patients with Chronic Low Back Pai

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: chronic low back pain; low back pain; back pain; chronic pain; lumbago

• Registration Number: TCTR20220508006
• Lead Sponsor: Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

A total of 19 patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups: TENS group (9 ones) and the TENS plus exercise group (10 ones). There were no statistically significant differences in physical characteristics of patients between groups. Both TENS and TENS plus exercise groups showed statistically significant improvement over baseline in terms of pain relief and functional status . On the other hand, our finding did not indicate significant differences between the groups

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2020-10-25
• Study Start: 2022-05-08
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

1. Being a man
2. Back pain for more than 12 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

Radiating pain in the legs 2. History of spinal surgery 3. Taking painkillers

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain before and after cessation of therapy sessions Numerical rating scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
functional status before and after cessation of therapy sessions Functional rating scale questionnaire