Evaluation of the effect of TECAR and exercise therapy in patients with chronic nonspecific back pai

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Condition 1: chronic nonspecific low back pain. Condition 2: Chronic nonspecific back pain.; M54.5

• Registration Number: IRCT20220227054142N1
• Lead Sponsor: Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 2 May 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Pain in the lower back for at least 3 months if the exact cause is not known
• The person has the ability to do exercises
• The person is willing to do exercises and therapy sessions

Exclusion Criteria

No acute back pain (at least 3 months after pain)
Infection in the lumbar region
Fracture or tumor
History of lumbar surgery
Pace Maker or any electrical device in the body
Severe deformity in the lower limbs or spine such as scoliosis
Specific diseases of the spine such as severe osteoporosis or ankylosing spondylitis
Neurological problems such as stroke or other problems that deprive a person of the ability to perform exercises and tests
Lack of understanding and inability of the questionnaire

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain: The effect of resistive capacitive electric transfer method and flexibility exercises in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. Timepoint: Before the start of the study - at the end of 10 treatment sessions - one month (30 days) days after the end of treatment - three months after the end of treatment (90 days). Method of measurement: Visual-analog scale.;Disability: Any limitation or inability to perform an activity in the normal range that is possible for a normal and healthy person to perform. Timepoint: Before the start of the study - at the end of 10 treatment sessions - one month (30 days) days after the end of treatment - three months after the end of treatment (90 days). Method of measurement: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).