Effect of Connective Tissue Massage in Low Back Pain

Sponsor
Okan University
Study ID
NCT07462832
Status
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Conditions

  • Chronic Low-back Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Connective tissue massage — OTHER
    Application of connective tissue massage in addition to exercise program
  • Sham connective tissue massage — OTHER
    Application of sham connective tissue massage in addition to exercise program

Study Details

Connective tissue massage (CTM) is a manual therapy method that aims to modulate the autonomic response using special stroking techniques performed on connective tissue, and its analgesic effects are described in the literature. However, studies examining the effects of CTM on multidimensional parameters such as mobility, flexibility, endurance, balance, proprioception, emotional state, and quality of life, in addition to pain and disability in chronic low back pain, are limited. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the multifaceted effects of KDM applied in addition to exercise and sham massage in individuals with chronic low back pain. The study will include a total of 40 participants aged 18-65 years who have experienced low back pain for at least six months. The eight-week interventions will be conducted twice weekly; all assessments will be performed before and after treatment. The study will assess pain (VAS), functional status (RMDQ), quality of life (NHP), fatigue (FSS), sleep quality (PUKİ), lumbar mobility, flexibility, balance, core endurance, and autonomic functions.

Key Dates

First listed
Mar 10, 2026
Start date
Feb 9, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
May 15, 2026
Completion
Jul 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    Exercise + connective tissue massage
  • Sham Comparator: Sham
    Exercise + sham connective tissue massage

Primary Outcome Measure

Disability Level [ Time Frame: From the enrollement to 8 weeks ]

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