The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength in Chronic Low Back Pain
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Relationship Between Upper Extremity Exercise Capacity, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength and Level of Disability in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
Overview
The aim of the study was to evaluate the upper extremity exercise capacity of individuals with chronic low back pain and to investigate its relationship with respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, chest expansion, pain, disability level, fear of movement and quality of life.
Primary outcome measures
- Upper extremity exercise capacity [Time frame: 1st day]
- Respiratory muscle strength [Time frame: 1st day]
- Peripheral muscle strength [Time frame: 1st day]
- Chest expansion [Time frame: 1st day]
- Disability level [Time frame: 1st day]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Kinesiophobia [Time frame: 1st day]
- Quality of life [Time frame: 1st day]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Being aged 18-65
- Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
- Pain intensity according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ≥3
Exclusion criteria
- History of cancer
- Presence of spinal infection
- Presence of rheumatological disorders
- Presence of spinal fracture
- Red flag signs
- Having a psychological disorder
- Presence of spinal surgery
- Having radiculopathy
- Presence of anatomical and congenital abnormalities
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran University — Kırşehir
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06806514 · 2025-02/12