The Effect of Physiotherapy on Respiratory Function and Psychosocial Status in Lumbar Discopathy

NCT07789067 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Medipol-799
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of physiotherapy on pulmonary function tests and psychosocial status in patients with lumbar discopathy. Participants undergo a 15-session physiotherapy program. Respiratory function tests and questionnaires, including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Short Form-36 (SF-36), and Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMQ), are performed before and after the physiotherapy program to evaluate the outcomes.

Conditions

Lumbar Discopathy; Lumbar Disc Herniation

Keywords

Physiotherapy; Psychosocial status; Lumbar discopathy; Pulmonary function tests

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Pulmonary Function (FVC and FEV1)

  Baseline (pre-treatment) and at the end of the 15-session physiotherapy program (approximately 3 weeks).

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMQ) Score

  Baseline (pre-treatment) and at the end of the 15-session physiotherapy program (approximately 3 weeks).

Study Arms (1)

Physiotherapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL

All patients received a 15-session physiotherapy program administered 5 days a week. The protocol included Ultrasound, Hotpack, TENS, posture/core stabilization exercises, and a respiratory exercise program

Other: Physiotherapy Program

Interventions

Physiotherapy Program OTHER

A 15-session physiotherapy program applied to the lumbar region, 5 days a week. The daily protocol consists of Ultrasound (1.5 W/cm2 for 10 minutes), Hotpack (20 minutes), TENS (conventional mode for 20 minutes), and a 10-minute exercise program including core stabilization, posture, and respiratory exercises.

Physiotherapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 79 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation (bulging, protrusion, and extruded herniation) based on a lumbar MRI taken within the past 1 year. -
• Patients with normal hemogram and C-reactive protein (CRP) values within the past 1 month.
• Patients who intended to undergo physiotherapy as a component of their treatment.

You may not qualify if:

• Moderate to advanced scoliosis.
• Previous surgery for lumbar disc herniation.
• Diagnosis or suspicion of rheumatological disease.
• Diagnosis of cancer.
• Epilepsy.
• Cardiac pacemaker or advanced heart failure.
• Neurological deficit that significantly affects walking, progressive neurologic deficit, or cauda equina syndrome.
• Osteoporotic vertebral fracture or rib fracture.
• Current active upper or lower respiratory tract infection.
• History of respiratory system abnormalities or a disease affecting the rib cage.
• Pregnancy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medipol University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Intervertebral Disc Displacement

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Hernia; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof. Dr.

Model Details: All patients included in the study received the same 15-session physiotherapy program without being divided into different intervention groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 12, 2026
• First Posted: August 27, 2026
• Study Start: November 2, 2020
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2021
• Study Completion: May 30, 2021
• Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)