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IASTM and Vibration Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Lumbar Disc Herniation

No phase Interventional Vibration Lumbar Disc Herniation Soft Tissue Mobilization

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Exercise, IASTM, Percussion massage therapy.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Vibration, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Soft Tissue Mobilization. Basic parameters: 30 years — 60 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
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Official title

The Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Vibration Therapy on Pain, Functionality, and Kinesiophobia in Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation

Overview

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and vibration massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Percussion massage therapy on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia in individuals with lumbar disc herniation. In addition, participants will be randomly assigned to three groups Conventional Therapy, Percussion Massage Therapy, and IASTM and the study will aim to examine and compare the pre- and post-treatment effects of these three interventions on pain, functionality, and kinesiophobia.

Interventions

  • Other Exercise
    The exercise program will be performed at home twice daily for a period of four weeks. Participants will begin with 10 repetitions, and the number of repetitions will be individualized based on each person's clinical condition. They will be advised to discontinue any exercises that cause pain. An illustrated exercise brochure will be provided, and weekly follow-up will be conducted through phone calls to ensure adherence. At the start of the program, participants will be instructed to lie supin
  • Other IASTM
    Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization will be administered twice a week for a total of eight sessions. The treatment will be performed using stainless steel tools of various sizes specifically designed for different anatomical regions. The intervention will target the iliocostalis lumborum, erector spinae, quadratus lumborum muscles, as well as both the superficial and deep fascia. Before beginning the procedure, a thin layer of petroleum jelly will be applied to the skin to ensure smooth
  • Other Percussion massage therapy
    Vibration massage therapy will be administered twice per week for a total of eight sessions. After positioning the participant in the prone position, the treatment session will begin. The vibration massage will be delivered using the Theragun™ device equipped with the No. 2 standard ball attachment, operating at a frequency of 1750 percussions per minute. The device will be held perpendicular to the muscle throughout the application, and no additional pressure other than the weight of the device

Primary outcome measures

  • Visual Analog Scale [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks]
  • Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks]
  • The Oswestry Disability Index [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals between 30 and 60 years of age
  • Individuals diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation at the protrusion level
  • Individuals with no cognitive, intellectual, or mental impairments and who are able to express themselves
  • Individuals with a VAS score greater than 5
  • Individuals experiencing pain for at least 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with a history of lumbar surgery
  • Individuals who are pregnant
  • Individuals who have had a spinal tumor or any other malignancy within the past six months
  • Individuals who have received physiotherapy for low back pain within the last six months
  • Individuals with orthopedic conditions such as fractures
  • Individuals diagnosed with neurological, rheumatological, or psychological disorders
  • Individuals with diagnoses such as infection, spondylosis, spondylolysis, osteoporosis, or ankylosing spondylitis will be excluded from the study.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07293676 · E-10840098-202.3.02-1887

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗