NCT05396508

Brief Summary

Its effect on thoracolumbar fascia and low back pain has been investigated in different studies.These studies suggest that the anatomical and histological features of the fascia may have an effect on low back pain. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of interfacial injection in patients with chronic back pain.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
61

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2019

Longer than P75 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2019

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 15, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 25, 2022

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

June 2, 2022

Status Verified

March 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.8 years

First QC Date

May 25, 2022

Last Update Submit

May 27, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • NRS

    Numeric rating scale(NRS) A numerical rating scale (NRS) requires the patient to rate their pain on a defined scale. For example, 0-10 where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable

    6 month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • ODI

    6 month

  • NSAİD

    6 month

Study Arms (2)

physical therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

physical therapy

Procedure: physical therapy

physical therapy + interfacial injection

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

physical therapy + interfascial injection

Procedure: interfacial injectionProcedure: physical therapy

Interventions

10 ml of bupivacaine and steroid injection was applied between the leaves of the thoracolumbar fascia under the guidance of ultrasonography.

physical therapy + interfacial injection

protocol including hot pack for 20 min/session, therapeutic continuous Ultrasound (frequency, 1 MHz; intensity 1.5 W/cm2) for 6 min/session, therapeutic exercises for low back muscles. Therapeutic exercises included stretching ,posterior pelvic tilt ,hyperextension ,bridge and cat-camel exercises

physical therapyphysical therapy + interfacial injection

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Low back pain for more than 6 months;
  • Presence of MR findings radiologically diagnosing LDH;
  • Numeric rating scale (NRS) \> 5

You may not qualify if:

  • Spinal stenosis;
  • Spondylolisthesis;
  • Previous lumbar
  • Spinal surgery

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Bursa, 16320, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TherapeuticsRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Korgün Ökmen, Assoc. PhD.

    Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assoc.Phd.M.D

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2022

First Posted

May 31, 2022

Study Start

April 1, 2019

Primary Completion

January 1, 2022

Study Completion

February 15, 2022

Last Updated

June 2, 2022

Record last verified: 2019-03

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