Comparison of the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Phonophoresis in Chronic Low Back Pain

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Low Back Pain

• Registration Number: NCT06959394
• Lead Sponsor: KTO Karatay University

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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-28
• Study Start: 2025-05-01
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-06
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-01
• Study Completion: 2025-07-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain severity	Baseline and after 2 weeks intervation	Visual Analog Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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