Effect of Video-based Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Function, Adherence, Kinesiophobia & QoL in NSCBP Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain; Exercise Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT07005765
• Lead Sponsor: Serra Sürel

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week home-based stabilization exercise program in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving exercise instruction via video-based content, and the other via a printed brochure with illustrated exercises. The effectiveness of the interventions will be assessed in terms of pain severity, functional status, exercise adherence, kinesiophobia, and quality of life.

Detailed Description

This study investigates the effectiveness of a 6-week home-based core stabilization exercise program in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). The purpose is to compare two different delivery methods of the same exercise protocol: video-based versus illustrated brochure-based instructions. Stabilization exercises are commonly used in NSCLBP management; however, the mode of delivery in home settings can impact adherence and clinical outcomes.

A total of 42 participants with NSCLBP will be randomly assigned to either the video-based group or the brochure-based group. Both groups will follow the same exercise content, frequency, and duration. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks using standardized tools for pain (Visual Analog Scale), functional status ( Oswestry Disability Index), exercise adherence (Exercise Adherence Rating Scale), kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale), and quality of life (SF-36).

The findings will be contribute to the optimization of home exercise strategies for chronic low back pain management.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-03-03
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-11
• Study Completion: 2025-04-14
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-06-03
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-09
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of non-specific chronic low back pain lasting 3 months or more

Age 18 years or older

Score of 4 or higher on the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire

Voluntary agreement to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Physiotherapy treatment for low back pain within the past 6 months

Pain radiating to the lower extremities

Pregnancy

History of spinal surgery

Presence of central or peripheral nervous system pathology (e.g., stroke)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Kinesiophobia	Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention	Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), a validated self-report questionnaire that evaluates fear of movement or re-injury. The scale consists of 17 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale. The total score varies between 17 and 68. Higher scores indicate greater levels of fear.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Intensity	Baseline and after 6 weeks	Pain will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), scored from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain).
Functional Disability	Baseline and after 6 weeks	Functional disability will be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The lowest score is 0 and the highest score is 50. Higher scores reflect greater disability.
Change in Quality of Life	Baseline and after 6 weeks	Quality of life will be assessed with the Short Form-36 (SF-36), which evaluates physical, emotional, and social well-being. The total score varies between 0 (lowest quality of life score) and 100 (highest quality of life score).
Exercise Adherence	At the end of the 6-week intervention	Exercise adherence will be assessed through an Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS). Scoring ranges from 0 to 64. Higher scores indicate greater compliance with exercise.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Camlik Medical Center; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey