Impact of Scapula Position on Functionality and Balance in People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital (Other)

Overall Status

Recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT05982964

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

1.1

Anticipated Duration (Months)

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months or exceeds the expected recovery time.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Back Pain

Detailed Description

Chronic low back pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than 3 months or exceeds the expected recovery time.

Study Design

Study Type:

Observational

Anticipated Enrollment :

81 participants

Observational Model:

Other

Time Perspective:

Other

Official Title:

Impact of Scapula Position on Functionality and Balance in People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Actual Study Start Date :

Jul 31, 2023

Actual Primary Completion Date :

Jul 31, 2023

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Sep 1, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
back pain group
Healthy volunteers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Pressure Pain Threshold Algometer [1 day]
The pressure algometer is a tool used to assess the pain threshold. The algometer used in this study is connected to a dial measuring the pressure in kilograms and pounds, and consists of a metal piston with a diameter of 1 centimeter at the tip, the smallest gap of which is 100 gr and 10 kg/cm².
Examining the Scapular Position [1 day]
The lateral scapular glide test was used to evaluate the scapula position. In the first position, the arms were relaxed at the sides, the shoulder was in the neutral position, in the second position the patient's hands were positioned around the waist and the humerus was brought to medial rotation and abduction of 45 degrees, and in the third position, the humerus was placed in maximal medial rotation and 90-degree abduction.
Evaluation of Balance [1 day]
The static and dynamic postural stability of all individuals included in the study were evaluated with the Biodex Balance System (BDS). For dynamic stability measurement, a total of 3 tests were conducted, with the platform in dynamic position, with each period lasting 20 seconds, giving the participant a rest period of 10 seconds in between. Afterwards, the average of these 3 tests was obtained automatically by the device. In the results obtained, it is possible to interpret that as the score approaches 0, the balance is maintained, and as it moves away from 0, the balance is deteriorated.
Proprioception Evaluation [1 day]
An inclinometer is an instrument that records angular movements with respect to gravity. The inclinometer has many advantages such as precise measurement, digital display, and ease of use. In our study, inclinometer was used in the evaluation of proprioception. Measurements will be recorded in degrees.
Evaluation of Functionality [1 day]
The Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (OBAEA) was used to examine functionality in patients with chronic low back pain. This survey consists of 10 questions in total. Each question has 6 options and ranges from 0 to 5. Participants are asked to mark the option that best fits their individual situation. While 50 is the highest score, it is evaluated as mild functional disability between 1 and 10 points, moderate functional disability between 11 and 30 points, and severe functional disability between 31 and 50 points.
Waist Awareness Assessment [1 day]
Fremantle Waist Awareness Questionnaire was used to evaluate low back awareness in the study. The Fremantle Waist Awareness Questionnaire is the only one that assesses body awareness about the waist. It consists of 9 questions in total and each question has a score ranging from 0-4. In total, the lowest 0 and the highest 36 points can be obtained. High scores indicate low back awareness.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Inclusion criteria:

Individuals between the ages of 18-65
Individuals with low back pain for at least 3 months for the first group
Not undergoing surgery related to the lumbar region
Cases without lumbar steroid injection in the last 3 months
Not having visual and hearing loss
Having low back pain
Cases without neurological problems
Cases without tumor and infection in the lumbar region
Exclusion criteria:
Individuals under the age of 18
Individuals with low back pain for less than 3 months for the first group
Not having a musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disease that limits mobility,

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	HAZAL genç	Istanbul	None Selected	Turkey	34353

Sponsors and Collaborators

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.

Responsible Party:

hazal genc, Principal Investigator, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT05982964

Other Study ID Numbers:

E-85646034-604.02.02-62452

First Posted:

Aug 9, 2023

Last Update Posted:

Aug 9, 2023

Last Verified:

Aug 1, 2023

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:

Plan to Share IPD:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Aug 9, 2023