Comparison of the Effectiveness of Various Deep Heating Modalities in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 93
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity (VAS)
研究概览
简要总结
This quasi-experimental, non-randomized, parallel-group clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of various deep heating modalities-microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and therapeutic ultrasound-when combined with a standard lumbar exercise program in patients with chronic low back pain. The study will evaluate their effects on pain, functional disability, kinesiophobia, and quality of life. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the 3-week treatment period.
详细描述
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions, often leading to long-term disability, reduced quality of life, and significant socioeconomic burden. Deep heating modalities, such as microwave diathermy, shortwave diathermy, and therapeutic ultrasound, are widely used in physiotherapy practice to reduce pain, improve tissue extensibility, and enhance function. However, direct comparisons of these modalities in CLBP are limited.
This quasi-experimental, non-randomized, parallel-group study will allocate participants to one of four groups:
Microwave diathermy + standard lumbar exercise program
Shortwave diathermy + standard lumbar exercise program
Therapeutic ultrasound + standard lumbar exercise program
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 18-65 years
- •Diagnosis of non-specific CLBP >12 weeks
- •Able to participate in exercise program
- •Voluntary informed consent provided
排除标准
- •Specific spinal pathology (tumor, fracture, infection, inflammatory disease)
- •Lumbar surgery within last 12 months
- •Pacemaker or implanted metallic/electronic devices
- •Neurological deficits
- •Skin lesions or contraindications to deep heating modalities
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity (VAS)
时间窗: baseline- 3 week
Pain intensity will be measured using a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 mm represents "no pain" and 100 mm represents "worst imaginable pain
Functional Disability (ODI)
时间窗: baseline-3 week
Oswestry Disability Index - ODI: Disability will be evaluated using the ODI (0-100%), where higher percentages indicate greater disability.
次要结局
- Kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, TSK)(baseline-3 week)
- Quality of Life (SF-12 PCS & MCS)(baseline-3 week)
研究者
Dilara Ekici Zincirci
Medical Doctor
Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization